Here are 2 sets of puzzles some have hints and clues others are more traditional. Students can either use their knowledge of the periodic table and atomic numbers or have a physical copy to refer to. They identify the words by looking up the atomic number and replacing that with the letter or letters to find the hidden word which they then circle or place in the correct position. I think I’ve got it right but feel free to change any errors.

In these puzzles students use their knowledge and understanding of the periodic table and an elements atomic number. Using the information given they have to decipher the hidden word and then either place it in the crossword or highlight it within the word search.e.g China would be: 6,1,53,11. This uses carbon, hydrogen, iodine and sodium Some of the puzzles have hints and extra information. For an add on, they could record the actual elements used to make the word. Any mistakes are mine.

These puzzles use chemical symbols and atomic numbers. Students use the periodic table to decode the countries hidden in the puzzle. e.g. China = 6,1,53,11 which means Carbon, Hydrogen, Iodine and Sodium. Answers are provided but you could get students to record the elements that they discover. I’ve tried to be accurate so any errors are mine. As it is pdf feel free to correct any mistakes you find.

Here are some puzzles; word searches and crosswords to do with the subject of biomes. Some of the puzzles have hints or use less words to make them a bit easier. Any mistakes are mine. If they’re useful, have at it.

In this word search students will practice solving system of linear equations using the elimination method. Students are not required to multiply or arrange terms to solve these problems. Students are to find the x-coordinate of the solution to each system, locate their answer in the provided asnwers bank and complete the puzzle accordingly. Just for kicks there are at least 15 other words hidden in the puzzle such as: mortal, cast, onyx, radon and foul. There are others. Any mistakes are mine but as it is a pdf, you can edit away.

Students will practice solving multi-step equations and completing a word search puzzle using their solutions. There are 20 multi-step equations; an answer bank provided for students (in word form). Students are to solve the twenty multi-step equations and locate the answers to complete the puzzle. Just for kicks there are some random non mathematical words within the puzzle. Nope, still don’t know how many but they are random. I’ve tried to exclude all dodgy words but if you find any just edit the pdf. Any mistakes are mine.

In this puzzle there are 20 problems and a word search. Students will practice solving system of linear equations using the substitution method . They will have to find the x-coordinate of the solution to each system, locate their answer in the provided answer bank and complete the puzzle accordingly. Hopefully I haven’t made any mistakes. I have randomly added extra non-mathematical words in to the grid, so students could be challenged to find as many as possible and sorry I haven’t a clue as to how many I added. I’m helpful like that.

This puzzle requires the students to convert slope intercept form to standard form. They connect the question to the answer and use that information to complete the riddle. i.e. If the 7 is in the answer that refers to question 7 and the letter that the line goes through should be placed above. Think that makes sense.

These puzzles include word search and crosswords. They are about covalent compounds. The students need to identify the compound from the formula and then write the answer in the grid or highlight the word in the word search.The puzzles all have answers and some have clues to help the students complete the puzzles. Might be useful, might not.

This puzzle activity could be useful for use in Chemistry or Physical Science as a formative or summative assessment of skills associated with chemical nomenclature. A Tarsia puzzle is a learning tool with varying versions to make learning about naming covalent compounds more fun. The 2 versions are similar and use the same compounds. An answer layout is provided as is a table showing the correct pairings. I have also included a half table that students could complete and be used as evidence of the work they have completed.

Use these tarsia puzzles as a fun way to build vocabulary. Students line up the sides of the triangles to match synonym pairs and synonym and antonym pairs. The puzzles should form a perfect triangle in the end! Either students can cut the puzzles out on the lines to begin or they can be precut and laminated. Students can be given the recording table which gives one half of the pair. This can be used as evidence if needed. Students could play individually or in groups or with pairs for added engagement and collaboration! Optionally, time students to see how fast they can complete the puzzles. When assembled correctly the letters at the centre will spell out the name of a specific arachnid.

This tarsia puzzle can be used to review knowledge of converting between Standard Form, Slope-Intercept Form, and Point-Slope Form. Students cut out the triangles and solve the problems they then find the matching answer. Students continue like this to complete the puzzle. If they have done this successfully the letters in the centre will/should spell out a 16 letter word, if I have used the correct spelliing. A solution is provided. All mistakes are mine so please feel free to edit and correct any that you find.

This Tarsia puzzle gives the students practice at solving 1-step inequalities using addition and subtraction. Students cut out the pieces in to individual triangles then they solve the equations and match the qu. to the a. Hopefully I’ve not made any errors, the questions and matching answers are provided in a table and a solution is also given.

This line puzzle involves the students having to solve addition and subtraction calculations on mixed fractions. When the student solves a problem they use a ruler to draw a line from the question to the answer. If the answer contains both a letter and a number they place the letter in the grid at the bottom that corresponds with the number that they found. They repeat this to find the answer to the riddle. Any mistakes are mine and as I’ve made it a pdf, feel free to edit and correct any errors that you find. A solution is provided.

Students solve the equations and use a ruler to connect the equation to the value of the variable. If a line goes through a number and a letter, put the letter in the numbered box below. The correct answers should give the solution. A completed puzzle is provided. Any mistakes are mine so please feel free to correct.

Students read the sentences and determine which of the words is the plural noun. They follow the path through the maze to the finish. A solution route has been provided. Any mistakes are mine and as it is a pdf feel free to edit or change any part.

In this puzzle, students have to solve various 2-digit multiplication equations to find their way through the maze. A solution path is provided. Any mistakes are mine so please feel free to edit the pdf.

This puzzle involves solving 4-digit by 1-digit multiplication questions. The start and finish are indicated and a solution is provided. Any mistakes are mine but it is a pdf so feel free to edit and correct any errors that you find.

This medium difficulty Tarsia puzzle uses pv and powers of 10. Put the pieces together so that sides that are lined up are equal to each other OR one side is a statement and the other side is the answer to the statement. When completed, the puzzle should be a 4 by 4 square where all adjoining sides match in value. To solve this puzzle, students should be able to: Recognise that in a multi-digit number, a digit in one place represents 10 times as much as as it represents in the place to its right and 1/10 of what it represents one place to its left. Explain patterns in the number of zeros of the product when multiplying a number by powers of 10, and explain patterns in the placement of the decimal point when a decimal is multiplied or divided by a power of 10. They should also be able to use whole number exponents to denote powers of 10. Be aware of mathematical vocabulary. A solution is provided.

This is a simple PV puzzle using arrow style cards. This set includes base ten blocks, word form, expanded form, and standard form. There are 9 puzzles that can be done as a shared or individual activity. Print these fun puzzles on coloured card, laminate, and you have an instant early finisher activity! Cut them along the dark black lines, and let students match up the different number forms.

This set of follow me cards is about time and uses the calendar for July 2025. This is supplied and could be displayed on the IWB or given to the students. I’m hopeful I have got this correct but if there’s a mistake it’s in pdf and can be editec