Crossword on Climate Action
Games
Grades3, 4, 5Science, Social Studies, English Language Arts
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Provided by Green Guardians
What it is
- This online crossword puzzle is a fun and interactive way to learn a variety of sustainability and climate-related terms.
- Using clues, students must figure out which sustainability term is most relevant and fits best in the puzzle.
Teaching tips
Positives
- This crossword is a great way for students to practice their typing skills while learning new vocabulary on climate action.
- The clues for each word include a definition, an example of the term used in a sentence, and sometimes an image.
Additional Prerequisites
- This resource requires access to the internet.
- Students can replay the game to learn new terms, but most will repeat after one game.
- Students can use the "Reveal a letter" button up to seven times if they are stuck.
Differentiation
- Teachers can use this game as an introductory activity to climate action.
- The crossword includes topics like fast fashion, net-zero emissions, and conserving electricity, all of which teachers can expand on during class.
- This resource can also be used in civics classes during lessons about how individuals and societies can take action on climate change and in science classes during lessons about the leading causes of climate change.
- Similar activities include these crosswords on air pollution, oceans, and endangered animals.
From the scientist review
The crossword has students fit in appropriate words to answer a set of questions relating to climate action, education, environmental justice, and sustainability. The resource is recommended for classroom use.
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