Looking for free, downloadable educational resources to support 2nd and 3rd grade states of matter science program? States of matter and properties of matter crossword puzzle challenges kids grades 2-3.
Puzzle supports distance and blended learning, independent and differentiated learning. Puzzle available and downloadable printable and Google Apps™ version.
Critical thinking and problem solving skills engaged when more than one answer is possible for a clue.
For example:
Clue: The sun gives off this.
Answer: ?heat ?light ?rays
To solve the puzzle:
l. review the across and down clues
2. answer the clues that are the easiest, which might include fill-in-the-blank
3. print the answer in the numbered blank boxes in the grid
4. use shared letters to help solve the remaining clues
5. track progress by checking off each clue as it is solved