Periodic Scrambled Search#12() |
Here is a table of periodic elements scrambled letters word search puzzle to engage critical thinking skills, activate problem solving strategies in a fun and interactive way. More lesson plan activity ideas below. Students grades 9-12 and home school environments, academic university chemistry review and tutors will find this puzzle engaging, fun and suitable for studying the periodic elements. Lack of letter hints and list of scrambled word clues add to the challenge!
Solve the puzzle
1. Review the instructions before beginning (appears above the grid).
2. Rearrange the scrambled letters to reveal list of words hidden in the grid.
3. To help work flow, record the correct spelling of each element.
4. Locate the list of words hidden in the grid.
5. Trace each letter path (word paths usually travel in all 8 directions).
6. Track progress by checking off, or crossing off, the words in the list as they are discovered.
More lesson plan activities:
1. CHALLENGE students to create any number of word search puzzles using a variety of blank word search grids found here: Blank Word Search Grids.
2. IGNITE INNOVATION by encouraging students to create new puzzles be they cryptograms, cryptolists, anagrams, scrambled letters lists, crossword puzzles of multiple varieties, or other puzzle types as students may discover
3. ORGANIZE/CATEGORIZE list of periodic elements by any number of topics. Namely, stability, number of isotopes, atomic weight/mass/number, group, period, or other category not listed.