Fossils and extinction crossword with paleontology vocabulary and dinosaurs.

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Fossils & Extinction Crossword Puzzle

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A 15-clue crossword introducing elementary students to fossils, paleontology, and extinction. Clues cover fossil types like casts and molds, key vocabulary like paleontologist and dinosaur, and extinct animals including woolly mammoths. Use it for science unit review, classroom warm-up, or independent practice in earth science for Grades 4–6.

Subject:: Science
Topic:: Earth Science
Grade Level:: 4th – 6th Grades
Updated May 2026

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