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The Brain's Response to Drugs

For Students 5th - 9th Standards
Marijuana affects the brain differently than inhalants, which have a different effect than opioids. Elementary and middle school classes read about these drugs as well as nicotine, methamphetamine, hallucinogens, and steroids before...
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Earth's Spheres Word Search

For Students 3rd - 7th
In this Earth's spheres word search worksheet, students locate the 15 geography-related words listed in the provided word bank within the word puzzle.
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Political Science Vocabulary 1-2 Word Search Puzzle

For Students Pre-K
In this political science word search learning exercise, students search for 38 words hidden in the puzzle. They locate the words which are presented in a word bank at the bottom of the page.
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Beach Word Search

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this beach activity, learners analyze 10 words that pertain to things found at the beach. Students find each word in a word search puzzle.
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Find the Hidden Words (#5)

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this animals instructional activity, students locate and highlight 8 key names associated with different types of animals in a word search puzzle.
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Earth Day Crossword Puzzle

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this crossword puzzle about Earth Day worksheet, students read the descriptive sentences, use the word bank, and complete the puzzle. Students write 12 words.
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Dinosaurs Puzzle

For Students 1st - 5th
In this dinosaurs puzzle, students identify names of dinosaurs. A list of 30 words is provided to assist students in their search.
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Animals of Australia Word Search

For Students 5th - 6th
In this animals word search puzzle, students analyze 25 names of Australian animals and locate them in a word search puzzle. There is a graphic of the Australian continent.
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Find the Hidden Words (#4)

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this farm animals and equipment activity, students find and highlight 7 key terms associated with being on a farm in a word search puzzle.
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Waterdrops

For Students 4th - 5th
In this science worksheet, learners learn the importance of water conservation by completing 6 pages in the color newsletter. Students list ways their school could save water, read cartoon tips for home water conservation and complete a...
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Medieval Times Crossword

For Students 6th - 8th
In this medieval times crossword puzzle worksheet, students use the 10 clues to determine the words and names that fill in the blanks to appropriately complete the word puzzle pertaining to the state. A word bank is included.
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Inventors Puzzle

For Students 5th - 7th
In this inventors puzzle, students identify the names of famous inventors. A list of 18 inventors is provided for the students to locate. Examples include Whitney, Bell and Colt.
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Earth Day Word Search

For Students 4th - 5th
For this Earth Day worksheet, students locate 18 vocabulary words in a word search puzzle.  They locate the Earth day words which are located in a list under the puzzle.
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Some Mammals of the Grand Canyon Word Search Puzzle

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this Grand Canyon mammals worksheet, students read 14 names of animals that live in the area of the Grand Canyon. Students find the words in a word search puzzle.
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Earth Day Crossword Puzzle-- Difficult

For Teachers 8th - 9th
In this science worksheet, students participate in an Earth Day activity by completing a crossword puzzle. Students read each clue. The answer which fits in the puzzle is provided in a scrambled word form. Students unscramble the words...
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Astronomy 30-3 Word Search

For Students 9th - 12th
In this science worksheet, students locate and identify various vocabulary terms related to space science. There are 13 words/phrases located in the puzzle.  
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Urban Mammals- Word Search Worksheet

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this word search worksheet, students locate the names of 19 mammals that can be found in urban settings. They use the pictures and labels to aid them in finding the words hidden in the puzzle.
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Great Lakes Fishes Word Search

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this word search worksheet, students find the names of fish that are found in the Great Lakes. They use the pictures and names that are shown on the page to locate the 18 names in the puzzle.
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Familiar Great Lakes Plants Word Search

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this word search worksheet, students locate the names of familiar plants that are found in the Great Lakes region. They use the pictures and labels which are shown on the page to locate the 17 names in the puzzle.
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Great Lakes Wildlife Word Search

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this word search worksheet, students locate the names of a variety of wildlife that is found in the Great Lakes region. They use 18 pictures and their labels to find the names in the puzzle.
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The Mesozoic Era Crossword Puzzle

For Teachers 4th - 6th
In this Mesozoic Era crossword puzzle worksheet, pupils examine the 12 clues in order to complete the puzzle with the words and names from this time period.
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Understanding Topographic Maps

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Underclassmen create a cone-shaped landform and then draw a contour map for it. Then they examine a quadrangle (which was easily located with an online search), and relate it to what they experienced. The accompanying worksheet is...
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Cattle

For Students 4th - 8th
In this cattle worksheet, students identify and discuss fifty key terms associated with cattle and circle each one in a word search puzzle.
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Heroes in Science

For Students 7th - Higher Ed
For this famous scientists worksheet, students identify and locate the different names of famous scientists. There are 35 names located in the puzzle.