Leaker Ethics

Focused on Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers, this puzzle explores the themes of whistleblowing, risk, and conscience. “Photocopy,” “smuggle,” and “leak” all describe how classified information was released. “Courage,” “ethics,” and “whistleblower” highlight the moral implications of such actions. This word search gives students a rich look into the motivations behind one of the most famous government leaks in history. It also touches on personal sacrifice and legal repercussions.

This worksheet builds vocabulary related to ethics, journalism, and civic responsibility. Students learn how to recognize and spell emotionally charged and contextually complex words. It aids in interpreting historical texts and articles about transparency and government oversight. The format encourages engagement while building literacy and critical reading skills. Students also develop better focus and perseverance through word searches like this.

Vocabulary Words On This Word Search – Ellsberg, Analyst, Marine, Leak, Smuggle, Conscience, Copy, Photocopy, Expose, Whistleblower, Risk, Surveillance, Charges, Courage, Ethics