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Electromagnetic spectrum word search featuring infrared, ultraviolet, and gamma rays.
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This 11-word electromagnetic spectrum word search covers the types and properties of electromagnetic radiation for Grades 6–8. Hidden words include infrared, ultraviolet, gamma rays, visible light, and wavelength, spanning the full spectrum and its wave properties. Use it as a vocabulary warm-up during a light and waves unit, a sub-plan activity, or a template for related physics topics.

Subject:
Science
Topic:
Physics
Grade Level:
6th – 8th Grades
Updated March 2026

Word List

  • INFRARED
  • VISIBLELIGHT
  • ULTRAVIOLET
  • MICROWAVES
  • XRAYS
  • GAMMARAYS
  • RADIOWAVES
  • ENERGY
  • TRANSVERSE
  • WAVELENGTH
  • FREQUENCY

How to Use This Word Search

Print this word search for early finishers, vocabulary review, or classroom warm-ups. Click 'View Word Search' to change the grid size, swap words, or adjust difficulty before downloading.

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