Crossword on Plastic Pollution
Games
Grades6, 7, 8Science, English Language Arts
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What it is
- This interactive game is a great way for students to practice, use, and sharpen their vocabulary and spelling skills.
- Students will get clues about plastic pollution and try to solve the puzzle.
Teaching tips
Positives
- This game is fun activity that students can complete independently or in groups.
- The clues provide enough context and a helpful picture that will enable students of various levels and abilities to be successful.
Additional Prerequisites
- Students should understand how to complete a crossword puzzle.
- This activity requires an Internet connection.
Differentiation
- To make it harder, try projecting the game for the entire class and cover some of the hints or the picture.
- To make it easier, you could add in a couple more letters and then project it for the class to work on together.
- This resource would make a great activity after learning or reading about plastic pollution, so students can practice what they have learned.
- This would be a fun competition for competitive students to see who can complete the puzzle successfully and the fastest.
- This can be used as a time-filler, bell-ringer, "do now," or exit-ticket for almost any class.
From the scientist review
The crossword has students fit in appropriate words to answer a set of questions on plastic, waste, recycling, and pollution. The resource is recommended for classroom use.
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