Games
The RSC has developed various scientific games to provide a fun and different experience for students. The overarching principle is that a knowledge and understanding of the science involved will facilitate high scoring in the games.
We have also gathered together links to other scientific games available online - produced by a range of organisations.
You can download the games below, ready to use with your students. Have fun!
Related Links
Oilstrike - Produced by the RSC
An interactive, chemistry themed game for 14-16 year olds. Try and maximise your profits as you build your own refineries
The Periodic Table games - Produced by the RSC
How well do you know the elements in the Periodic Table? Find out by playing the games on our Periodic Table of Data website.
Secondary Online Science
Fun, interactive games from the RSC and Institute of Physics, aimed at 11-14 year olds who want a new way of learning science
Nobel Foundation e-museum
You don't have to be a genius to understand the work of the Nobel Prize winners. These games and simulations, based on Prize-winning achievements, will teach and inspire you while you're having FUN!
Planet Science games
Interactive site including games, quizzes and competitions
The Royal Institution of Great Britain
On the "Inside out" part of this site you can read about the big questions in science, take part in discussion groups, play games and find out about lectures run by the Royal Institution for students
Teaching with Games
Read more about the NESTA Futurelab project to provide practical and informed evidence of the implications of the use of games in schools
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