Students watch a demonstration on how to create a puzzle quilt. Using different fabric combinations, they use each block design twice to create the illusion that each block is unique. They are to determine which blocks are the same in...

Fourth graders work in co-operative teams of four to complete a puzzle. Each student initially works independently, and then the team jointly puts together the four shapes they have individually made, to complete the puzzle.

In this math vocabulary puzzle, students use a set of definition clues given to solve a crossword puzzle. A reference web site is given for additional activities.

In this geometry puzzle instructional activity, students identify and complete a puzzle that includes 7 different geometrical shapes. They identify and name each shape listed at the bottom. Then, students label every shape in the puzzle...

In this crossword puzzle worksheet, students read 8 clues and fit the answers in a crossword puzzle. The worksheet has no word bank and no theme.

First graders practice identifying simple geometric shapes. As a class, they discuss positional words and review the words for simple shapes and their characteristics. They work together to create their own puzzle using the shapes.

In this reading clocks worksheet, students use the three parts of the time puzzle that is shaped like a wrist watch. Students use the watches to practice telling time.

In this word puzzle worksheet, students identify fifty five words related to superheroes and villains in a word puzzle. Example include Scarecrow, Elektra, Black Manta, and Mr. Freeze.

In this crossword puzzle activity, students solve the clues to complete the crossword puzzle with 'oa' words. Students solve 9 clues.

In this spelling worksheet, students read down and across to find 7 spelling words in a "kite" puzzle. Students circle each word, then write it on lines inside a "cloud."

In this literacy worksheet, learners find the words that are related to the concepts that are the theme of the word search. New vocabulary is the focus of the puzzle.

In this science worksheet, students examine 5 scrambled names of reptile species. Students unscramble the words and place them into the puzzle. There is no word bank.

In this spelling worksheet, students read 20 clues and determine the correct answer word. Students fit the words in a crossword puzzle. There is no word box. This is apparently related to a grade 4 spelling list, not available here.

For this thinking skills worksheet, students read 3 clues to determine which number (from four choices) is the correct one. Students draw an X on each number that does not fit the clues and circle the correct number. Note: The directions...

In this numbers instructional activity, students read the numbers that are spelled out in words. Students read numbers one through ten in printing and can color the objects the numbers are written on.

Don't miss the silver lining when you are looking for gold. A brain-bending interactive allows scholars to sharpen their puzzle skills while reviewing chemical elements, including silver and gold. First, pupils match 12 chemical elements...

Many pupils mix up the chemical symbols for calcium, carbon, and copper. These entertaining puzzles help scholars remember the names and symbols. First, they match the name and symbol of 12 elements. Then, through a series of three...

While scientists have identified seven states of matter, these puzzles cover the most common three. Scholars match the properties, particle motion, and particle picture to each type of matter. Three Sudoku-style puzzles review the data...

The largest chemical reactors are blast furnaces, used to make iron from ore. Scholars explore reactants by first matching each one to its purpose and formula. Then, a series of three gridlock puzzles reinforce the content while...

The United States consumes more oil than any other country, and its residents use 50 percent of that for transportation. Scholars match eight fractions of crude oil to their applications. Then, they fill in three logic puzzles reviewing...

Changing the number of neutrons in an atom makes it an isotope, but it does not change the element. Pupils complete logic puzzles, matching isotopes with their unique number of protons, neutrons, and electrons. Either on paper or timed...

Many people confuse the chemical formulas for copper carbonate and copper oxide. A set of challenging puzzles review commonly confused compound names and their symbols. Through a series of four puzzles, pupils match the names and...

She threw sodium chloride at me—that's a salt! Scholars match acids to their formulas as well as their salt compounds. Completing a series of three gridlock puzzles reinforces each of the matches in a logical manner.

In chemistry, the mole is a unit of measurement, much like a millimeter or liter. After learning about moles, scholars learn various equations relating to mass, volume, and concentration. They review each of these equations in a few...