Skip to content
Fossil science crossword with vocabulary like extinct, cast fossil, and prehistoric.
Crossword Puzzle

Fossil Crossword Puzzle

View Crossword →

Download as-is, or customize
to fit your needs.

About:

A 7-clue crossword introducing fossil science vocabulary for Grades 3–5. Clues cover fossil types (cast, mold, trace), key terms like extinct and prehistoric, and the concept of true-form fossils. Use it as a science unit review, classroom warm-up, or substitute activity for paleontology lessons.

Subject:
Science
Topic:
Geology
Grade Level:
3rd – 5th Grades
Updated November 2016

How to Use This Crossword Puzzle

Print this crossword for classroom use, homework packets, or sub plans. Click 'View Crossword' to modify clues, adjust difficulty, or add your own words before downloading as a PDF. An answer key is included with every download.

Related Activities

Gemstones Word Search

This 15-word gemstones word search features precious and semi-precious stones, including emerald, sapphire, amethyst, and aquamarine.

Elko Rock and Gem Club Word Search

This 40-word rock, mineral, and gem word search introduces students in Grades 3–5 to a wide range of gemstones and crystals.

Sound Waves Crossword Puzzle

An 8-clue physics crossword covering sound wave vocabulary for middle-school students.

Cell Structure Crossword Puzzle

An 11-clue biology crossword covering basic cell structures and organelles.

5.0 (1)

Week 1 Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle

A 12-clue vocabulary crossword for Grades 3–5 focused on words related to personality and uniqueness: feature, personality, individuality, unique, and bilingual.

Wasatch Front Word Search

This 20-word word search explores the Wasatch Front mountain range in Utah through geography and outdoor-focused vocabulary.

Browse More Activities