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Word Games
1.
Terminology Tornado
Using the following science term, see how many words of 3 or more letters you can make in 10 minutes.
Points
Points
3-4 letters = 1 point
3-4 letters = 1 point
5+ letters = 2 points
5+ letters = 2 points
Scores
Scores
0-5 points = awful
0-5 points = awful
6-10 = average
6-10 = average
10+ = amazing
10+ = amazing
2. Six Word Scramble
Use the clues to work out what the 6 key science words are and then spell the word in the grid by colouring in the
squares that make up the word. Use different colours for each answer.
Clues
OUS
ADA
NOT
HET
a. Cell division that produces sex cells/gametes. (7)
____________
ES
NES
OS
IS
b. To change. (5)
____________
c. Having two different alleles. (12)
____________
MEI
MAL
YG
GE
d. The alleles that an organism has. (8)
____________
e. The sections of DNA that code for our features. (5)
____________
EROZ YPE
PT
GE
f. Who carries the XY chromosomes. (5)
____________
3. Block Buster
Cross out each of the words that fi t with one of the clues. You will be left with one word that doesn’t fi t; this is your
answer.
Clues
base
thick fur
freckles
sugar
DNA copied
two cells made
webbed feet
a. parts of DNA
b. dominant human traits
large ears
G
daughter cells
phosphate
phenotype
four cells made
c. structural adaptations
d. mitosis and meiosis
gametes made
dimples
cleft chin
sharp teeth
tongue roll
cells split
Answer
thymine
pointed beak
hydrogen bond
tall stem
A

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