A ready-to-use 118-slide end of year summer science quiz for KS3 and KS4, including PowerPoint questions, printable student worksheets and full answers.

This fun and easy-to-use end of year science quiz is ideal for the final weeks of term, summer lessons, science cover, form time, reward lessons or end of year activities. The resource has been designed to require minimal preparation: simply print the student worksheets, put students into teams and display the questions on the board.

The quiz includes two versions, so you can choose the level that best suits your class.

Standard version
A shorter, more accessible version with three rounds:

Round 1: Science Quiz
Multiple-choice science and summer-themed general knowledge questions.

Round 2: Postcards from the Lab
Students read postcard-style clues linked to scientists, science ideas and popular holiday destinations, then identify the correct place.

Round 3: Summer Suitcase Anagrams
Students unscramble summer and holiday-themed anagrams, such as items they might pack or use in hot weather.

Challenge version
A longer version with extra science questions and more challenging clues. The challenge version removes some of the multiple-choice support and includes 30 science questions in Round 1.

Science topics include:
cells
photosynthesis
states of matter
atoms
subatomic particles
forces
energy
osmosis
microscopy
pH
refraction
evaporation
melting

Summer and general knowledge links include:
Wimbledon
the 2026 FIFA World Cup
the 2026 Commonwealth Games
holiday destinations
summer items and suitcase anagrams

What is included:
118-slide PowerPoint quiz
teacher instructions
standard version
challenge version
printable student worksheets
answer slides
three quiz rounds
science questions
summer-themed questions
anagram round
postcard clue round

This resource is suitable for KS3 Science and can also be used with KS4 classes as a lighter end of year activity. It works well for Year 7, Year 8, Year 9 and Year 10, especially during the final week of term when you want something structured, engaging and easy to deliver.

Perfect for:
end of year science lessons
summer term activities
KS3 science quizzes
KS4 science quizzes
science cover lessons
form time quizzes
reward lessons
transition activities
last lesson of term