Puzzles

Download and print the puzzles from the print issues of Education in Chemistry. Try them yourself with a relaxing cup of tea, challenge your colleagues to a department quiz, or give them to your students for that cover lesson you still need to fill.

For teachers

A cat lying on a cosy woolen blanket with autumnal leaves, a cup of tea and a crossword puzzle nearby.

Quick science-themed crossword

2023-10-30T07:30:00+00:00

Challenge your scientific knowledge with this quick, brain-teasing crossword

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Quick science-themed crossword

2023-08-24T08:23:00+01:00

A relaxing way to refresh your scientific thinking for the new school year

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Quick science-themed crossword

2023-06-22T07:30:00+01:00

Soak up the summer sun with a puzzle

For students

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The grand end of term quiz

2020-11-25T08:24:00+00:00By

Looking for something fun to wrap up the term? Challenge your 14–16 students with this chemistry-themed quiz

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Gridlocks: 101 printable chemistry puzzles

2012-01-01T09:38:00+00:00

Explore these sudoku-style chemistry puzzles with printable worksheets and answers, and discover how they can be used to engage your students with key topics.

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Chemical allsorts puzzles

2021-02-22T16:34:00+00:00By

RSC interest group is publishing downloadable fact sheets and puzzles for students

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Escape the classroom

2020-07-14T10:09:00+01:00

Be inspired to design an escape room experience for students with these chemistry related puzzles