Science Crossword Puzzles
Characteristics of Life
unicellular: consisting of one cell., multicellular: consisting of more than one cell., cell: the basic unit of life., homeostasis: the process of maintaining a …
Microorganisms and Nutrient Cycling
ecosystem : the living organisms together with the non- living components of their environment (for example soil, climate), interacting as a system., …
The Periodic Table
metal: ______ properties - strong metallic bonds, high electrical conductivity, high melting and boiling points., d block : center of periodic table/ …
Photosynthesis & Respiration
cyanobacteria: plants are not the only organisms that can do photosynthesis, this microscopic organism can too, transpiration: the loss of water through the …
Body Parts
head: it is the top part of your body., nose: i can smell with it., leg: i can hop with one of them., arm: i wave it when i say "hi" and …
Muscles of the Lower Body
longus : this adductor muscle of the thigh is involved with a pulled groin, anterior : this tibialis muscle acts as the dorsiflexion of the foot, gastrocnemius …
Systems of the Body
skeletal: ________ system- framework of bones and other tissues that support the human body. , joints: places where two or more bones meet., tendons: type of …
Energy Transformations
gravitational : this type of stored energy increases when an object is higher in the air., electricity : this type of energy is in moving electrons., thermal : …
Energy Changes
positive : a .................enthalpy change represents an endothermic reaction., cold : when ammonium chloride is added to water, the beaker will feel …
Early Astronomy
ptolemy : predicted the motion of the planets using epicycles, brahe : made precise measurements of the planets, especially mars, kepler : described the paths …
Real Life Chemistry
sacrificial: _______ metal is an inexpensive substance coating an object to prevent corrosion (2 words), greenhouse: ________ gas is a type of substance leads …
Hormones/Endocrine System
posteriorpit: releases oxytocin and adh, acth: stimulates release of corticosteroid hormones, targets adrenal cortex, prolactin: targets mammaries; relation …
Plant and Animal Life Cycle
larva: a worm-like form and the second stage of complete metamorphosis, life cycle: a series of stages that occur during the lifetime of a living thing, egg: …
Matters of the Heart
artery : the vessels that carry blood away from the heart, urine : a liquid formed in the kidneys containing certain wastes and excess water removed from the …
Phase Changes
freezing : the phase change from a liquid to a solid., vapor : the gaseous state of a substance, such as water vapor., plasma : a high-energy state of matter …
Life Cycles
gills : what do tadpoles grow after they've hatched?, frogspawn : what are frogs eggs called?, eat : what do caterpillars do before they're ready to go into …
Science Tools
measuring tape: i use this to measure lengths., binoculars: i use these to view distant objects., computer: i use this to store information, make calculations, …
Renal System
medulla: portion of the kidney that contains mostly collecting ducts , cortex: portion of the kidney containing the bulk of the nephron structures and …
Lab Equipment
scalpel : a miniature knife used for dissecting., bottle brush : a large brush used to clean wash bottles and beakers., test tube clamp : a clamp used to hold …
