This document describes a science vocabulary activity using word search puzzles to improve vocabulary. Students are instructed to find and circle vocabulary words related to volcanoes and weather hidden in the grids. Completing the word searches exposes students to new science terms in a fun way while using a dictionary to define unfamiliar words. The activity aims to boost language skills through puzzle solving.

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GRADE TARGET: Knowing our history, we participate with
responsibility in the transformation of our environment”. Page 1 of 3
AREA: SCIENCE CLUB GRADE: 4TH A-B-C-D
TOPIC: SCIENCE VOCABULARY ACTIVITY
TEACHER: MARIA DEL PILAR BONILLA POTES
TIME: FROM: TO:
Using Word Search Puzzles to Improve Your
INTRODUCTION:
Vocabulary
Completing word search puzzles is a great way to boost your language skills, since you'll often come
across new words while solving the puzzle. If you come across an unfamiliar term while completing a
science word search puzzle, it's easy to use your Dictionary to find the information you need.
ACTIVITIES: Find and circle all of the Volcano words that are hidden in the grid.
The words may be hidden in any direction.
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GRADE TARGET: Knowing our history, we participate with
responsibility in the transformation of our environment”.
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Weather
Find and circle all of the Weather words that are hidden in the grid.
The words may be hidden in any direction.
BLIZZARD
CLOUDS
COLD
DRIZZLE
FOG
FREEZE
FROST
HAIL
HOT
ICE
LIGHTNIN
G
RAIN
SLEET
SNOW
STORM
SUNNY
THUNDER
TORNADO
WINDY
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GRADE TARGET: Knowing our history, we participate with
responsibility in the transformation of our environment”.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY:http://www.puzzles.ca/wordsearch/marine_life.html,
http://www.abcteach.com/free/w/wordsearch_ecosystem2.pdf
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