Science vocabulary crossword
12-word Science Vocabulary crossword puzzle with a word bank and answer key · 1 page + answer key
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This science crossword turns key vocabulary into definition clues: "A testable guess about what will happen" (hypothesis), "A force that slows things that rub together" (friction), "When a liquid turns into a gas" (evaporation), "The natural home of a plant or animal" (habitat). Each puzzle picks 12 of 30 words that span the elementary science standards.
Because the clues are definitions, the crossword checks understanding as well as spelling. Use it before a test or at the end of a unit. If your child struggles with a clue, that's the concept to revisit. For single-topic units, the weather crossword and the plant, human body and solar system word searches go deeper.
Tips for using it
- After solving, sort the answers into life science, physical science and Earth science.
- Have kids explain one answer with a real example, like friction slowing a sled.
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Questions
What grade is the science crossword for?
Grades 3 to 6. Most of these words appear in 3rd to 5th grade science standards.
Can I make a crossword for my own science unit?
Yes. In the crossword puzzle maker, choose My own words and type each term with its definition as the clue.