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This 20-word word search introduces elementary students to civics and community themes through an engaging tree-shaped puzzle. Hidden words include citizen, government, neighbor, traffic, and obey, emphasizing respect, responsibility, and following rules. Use it as a warm-up before a civics lesson, a citizenship-unit activity, or a themed sub-plan handout.

Subject:
Social Studies
Topic:
Civics
Grade Level:
2nd – 4th Grades
Updated August 2024

Word List

  • BEND
  • CHASE
  • CITIZEN
  • EMPLOYEE
  • FAIRLY
  • FOLLOW
  • GOVERNMENT
  • LANE
  • LIZARD
  • NEIGHBOR
  • OBEY
  • PAL
  • RACE
  • RAKE
  • SHADE
  • SPOT
  • TRAFFIC
  • TREAT
  • TRIP
  • WAVE

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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