Looking for fun, challenging and interactive educator resources for Black History Month? This BHM hidden words word search puzzle engages critical thinking skills, activates problem solving skills and helps build vocabulary. This puzzle is suitable for students in grades 5-8, home schooling and as a tutoring resource. Word search answers included with the file, which is available in both PDF and Google Apps™ versions.
To complete the printable version
-download the puzzle to print
-brainstorm possible words that could be hidden in the grid
-locate words hidden in the grid and trace the letter paths
-letter paths can travel up/down, right/left and diagonally in all 8 directions
-record the list of words in the space below the grid
To complete the Google Slides™ version
-use the link to copy the file to the computer
-brainstorm possible words that could be hidden in the grid
-locate words hidden in the grid
-use the line tool (or the shapes tool with color set to transparent) to trace the letter paths for each word; OR the scribble tool to trace the letter paths
-letter paths can travel up/down, right/left and diagonally in all 8 directions
-use the text tool to record the list of words in the space below the grid
Choice Board Activity Idea
1. ENGAGE students' creativity by having them create puzzles of all types: crossword puzzles, scrambled letters puzzles, matching puzzles and word search puzzles using any number of blank grid templates (link below).
2. FOSTER innovation by encouraging kids to create a 3D model of an earth space tool, remembering to include details about procedure, problems encountered and next steps, labels, and reflections about the process.
3. IGNITE innovation by having students create a multi-media presentations using both online and offline resources.
Link to blank word search grids: blank word grids
Link to basic 11x11 word search grid: 11x11 word search grid
Here is a link to the basic 15x15 word search grid: 15x15 word search grid