Description

Is a system of naming and classifying organisms based on shared characteristics and universal rules.
A classification system where each species is assigned a two-part scientific name.
A group of similar species, and is the first part of the scientific name in binomial nomenclature.
Are levels of organization into which organisms are classified.
Are closely related genera.
Are closely related families.
Are closely related orders.
Are closely related classes.
Is the largest, most inclusive taxonomic category.
Is the study of the evolutionary relationships among organisms.
An evolutionary branch of a cladogram that includes a single ancestor and all its descendants.
A trait that arose in the most recent common ancestor of a lineage and was passed to its descendants.
A diagram showing patterns of shared characteristics among species.
A nonliving particle made of proteins, nucleic acids, and sometimes lipids.
A protein coat surrounding a virus.
A type of infection in which a virus enters a cell, makes copies of itself, and causes the cell to burst.
A kind of virus that infects bacteria.
A bacteriophage DNA that is embedded in the bacterial host’s DNA.
A RNA virus that contains RNA as its genetic information.
A unicellular organism that lacks a nucleus.
A type of asexual reproduction in which an organism replicates its DNA and divides it in half, producing two identical cells.
A thick internal wall that encloses the DNA and a portion of the cytoplasm.
A process in which some prokaryotes exchange genetic information in the form of plasmids.
A type of infection in which a virus enters a cell, makes copies of itself, and causes the cell to burst.
A disease-causing agent.
Is a preparation of weakened or killed pathogens that prompt the body to produce immunity to the disease.
A group of drugs used to block the growth and reproduction of bacterial pathogens.
A short hairlike projection that produces movement like oars on a boat.
A structure used by protists for movement; produces movement in a wavelike motion.
A polymer made of modified sugars that is also found in the external skeletons of insects.
A long, slender filaments that make up the body of a fungus.
A life cycle that has two alternating phases--- a haploid (N) phase and a diploid (2N) phase.
Is the reproductive structure of a fungus that grows from the mycelium.
A densely branched network of the hyphae of a fungus.
A symbiotic association between a fungus and a photosynthetic organism.
The movement of a plant toward or away from stimuli.
The tendency of a plant to grow toward a light source.
The response of a plant to touch.
The response of a plant to the force of gravity.
A type of animal that lacks a backbone, or vertebral column.
A type of animal that has a backbone.
An organism containing more than one cell.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a crossword?

Crossword puzzles have been published in newspapers and other publications since 1873. They consist of a grid of squares where the player aims to write words both horizontally and vertically.

Next to the crossword will be a series of questions or clues, which relate to the various rows or lines of boxes in the crossword. The player reads the question or clue, and tries to find a word that answers the question in the same amount of letters as there are boxes in the related crossword row or line.

Some of the words will share letters, so will need to match up with each other. The words can vary in length and complexity, as can the clues.

Who is a crossword suitable for?

The fantastic thing about crosswords is, they are completely flexible for whatever age or reading level you need. You can use many words to create a complex crossword for adults, or just a couple of words for younger children.

Crosswords can use any word you like, big or small, so there are literally countless combinations that you can create for templates. It is easy to customise the template to the age or learning level of your students.

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How do I choose the clues for my crossword?

Once you’ve picked a theme, choose clues that match your students current difficulty level. For younger children, this may be as simple as a question of “What color is the sky?” with an answer of “blue”.

Are crosswords good for students?

Crosswords are a great exercise for students' problem solving and cognitive abilities. Not only do they need to solve a clue and think of the correct answer, but they also have to consider all of the other words in the crossword to make sure the words fit together.

Crosswords are great for building and using vocabulary.

If this is your first time using a crossword with your students, you could create a crossword FAQ template for them to give them the basic instructions.

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Can I create crosswords in other languages?

Crosswords are a fantastic resource for students learning a foreign language as they test their reading, comprehension and writing all at the same time. When learning a new language, this type of test using multiple different skills is great to solidify students' learning.

We have full support for crossword templates in languages such as Spanish, French and Japanese with diacritics including over 100,000 images, so you can create an entire crossword in your target language including all of the titles, and clues.