Easy 5th grade word search
15 × 15 grid · 12 words · across and down
5th Grade Word Search
NameDate
- ANALYZE
- COLONY
- DECIMAL
- EQUATION
- METAPHOR
- MIXTURE
- ORGANISM
- PERCENT
- PERSUADE
- SEQUENCE
- THEME
- VOLUME
5th Grade Word Search — Answer key
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5th Grade word search (free printable)
A fifth grade word search with 18 vocabulary words that show up across subjects, from DECIMAL and DENOMINATOR to PHOTOSYNTHESIS and CONSTITUTION. The hard version is a satisfying challenge for upper-elementary students.
- Ages 10–11
- 18 words
- 2 versions + answer keys
- Print · PDF · PNG · Play online
Hard 5th grade word search
18 × 18 grid · 18 words · all 8 directions, including backwards
5th Grade Word Search
NameDate
- ANALYZE
- COLONY
- CONSTITUTION
- DECIMAL
- DENOMINATOR
- ECOSYSTEM
- EQUATION
- HYPOTHESIS
- METAPHOR
- MIXTURE
- ORGANISM
- PERCENT
- PERSUADE
- PHOTOSYNTHESIS
- REVOLUTION
- SEQUENCE
- THEME
- VOLUME
5th Grade Word Search — Answer key
About this 5th grade word search
This free 5th grade word search hides 18 words in two printable grids: a easy 15 × 15 version (across and down) and a hard 18 × 18 version (all 8 directions, including backwards). Each puzzle prints on one page with the answer key on the next, and both can be played online.
Looking for a specific age? See word searches for 10 year olds — three more puzzles sized for that age.
Word list
ANALYZE, HYPOTHESIS, ECOSYSTEM, DECIMAL, PERCENT, CONSTITUTION, COLONY, REVOLUTION, ORGANISM, PHOTOSYNTHESIS, VOLUME, PERSUADE, SEQUENCE, THEME, METAPHOR, DENOMINATOR, EQUATION, MIXTURE
Ways to use it
- Use words from the puzzle in a vocabulary journal.
- Challenge students to write a paragraph using four of the words.
- Leave it as an end-of-unit review station.
Puzzle facts
| Words | 18 (longest: PHOTOSYNTHESIS, 14 letters) |
|---|---|
| Easy version | 15 × 15 grid, 12 words, across and down |
| Hard version | 18 × 18 grid, 18 words, all 8 directions, including backwards |
| Recommended for | Ages 10–11 |
| Answer key | Yes — on page 2 when printed |
| Formats | Print, PDF (via your browser's print dialog), PNG, play online |
How to print or save as PDF
- Click Print / PDF under the version you want.
- Choose your printer, or choose "Save as PDF" as the destination to keep a file.
- Print at 100% scale on letter or A4 paper. Page 1 is the puzzle, page 2 is the answer key.
FAQ
Is this 5th grade word search free to print?
Yes. Both versions and their answer keys are free to print, save as PDF or download as PNG for home, classroom or party use. No sign-up is needed.
What age is this 5th grade word search for?
Ages 10–11. The easy version (15 × 15, across and down) suits newer solvers; the hard version (18 × 18, all 8 directions, including backwards) is more challenging.
Where is the answer key?
Click Answer key under either puzzle to see it on screen. When you print, the answer key comes out on its own page after the puzzle.
Can I change the words?
Yes. Click Customize to open this exact puzzle in the free word search maker, where you can add or remove words, change the grid size and difficulty, and print your own version.