Review Body Systems and Homeostasis with a printable crossword puzzle for students. Students read the Across and Down clues and fill in the matching terms using the word bank on the puzzle page. A complete teacher answer key follows the puzzle. Students practice 10 key terms in all, from Circulatory and Balance to Temperature.

What students practice

• Crossword (10 answers, word bank): Circulatory, Balance, Digestive, Homeostasis, Endocrine, Nervous, Shiver, Sweat, Respiratory, Temperature.
• Reading each clue carefully, spelling the terms correctly, and fitting answers into the grid

What’s included (2 pages)

• Crossword puzzle (1 page): grid, Across and Down clues, and a word bank, with Name / Date lines
• Answer key (1 page): the solved grid with all 10 answers

How to use it in class

1. Print the puzzle page (keep the answer key for yourself).
2. Use it as a warm-up, independent practice, a vocabulary center, homework, sub plans or a review before a quiz on this topic.
3. Check answers quickly with the solved grid, then discuss any terms students found tricky.

At a glance

• Subject: Biology
• Pages: 2 (1 puzzle + 1 answer key)
• Format: Printable PDF, US Letter (8.5 × 11 in); instant digital download after purchase