Are you looking for educator activities and resources for states of matter programming? Here is a word maze puzzle that engages critical thinking and problem solving skills. Puzzle resources augment science curriculum!
Solve this fun states of matter word maze puzzle using the downloadable printable or Google Slide™ format.
Solve The Puzzle
1. review the list of words below the grid
2. locate the circled letter, |l|; this is the first letter of the first word |liquid|
3. trace the letter path; letter paths go up, down, right and left, but not diagonally; letter paths do not cross
4. at the end of first word, compare surrounding letters with the remaining words to determine the next word path to trace; continue until the last word
5. track progress by crossing out each word as it is located.
Choice Board Activities
l. have kids use words to create an adventure story
2. categorize each word by relating it to the states of matter: solids, liquids, gases (e.g. juice, dew, water are words that are related to liquids)
3. have students create a puzzle using vocabulary from this and other states of matter puzzles (e.g. crosswords, multiple choice, word searches using word search grids found here: word search grid)
Suitable for students grades 2-3. Activity supports distance and blended learning, independent, differentiated, and home schooling learning environments.
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