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Grades3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8Earth and Space Sciences, English Language Arts, Engineering
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What it is
- This crossword is an engaging and fun way for students to practice utilizing their science vocabulary while learning about how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- The crossword includes clues about several topics that impact a school's "greenness" or environmental sustainability.
Teaching tips
Positives
- The word clues on this crossword will get students to activate their domain-specific vocabulary.
- Each clue is accompanied by an image and fill-in-the-blank sentence, which will help students complete the puzzle.
Additional Prerequisites
- Students should be familiar with crosswords and domain-specific science vocabulary.
- You can turn the sound effects off by clicking the speaker icon at the top-left.
Differentiation
- This resource would work well in science classes discussing how schools can "go green" or in language arts classes focusing on vocabulary acquisition.
- Try using this crossword puzzle as a comprehension or vocabulary check-in after learning about green energy and school gardens. Some resources that would fit into this category include Green Spaces Lesson Plan, International School Grounds Activity Month, and Resources for Building a School Garden.
- As an extension activity, challenge students to create their own crossword puzzles about going green!
From the scientist review
This is a crossword that lets students match appropriate words to answer a set of questions. This would expand their understanding on renewable energy terms and their applications. The resource is recommended for classroom use.
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