Prey & Diet

This puzzle introduces students to the diet and prey of various dinosaurs, focusing on both carnivores and herbivores. Words include different food sources such as fish, insects, and small mammals, along with broader categories like reptiles and crustaceans. By searching for these terms, students gain insight into how prehistoric food chains functioned. The word search also highlights scavenging and hunting behaviors, teaching about the diversity of dinosaur diets.

Working on this word search strengthens students’ understanding of food chains and dietary habits. Searching for terms like ‘scavenger’ and ‘herbivore’ reinforces concepts related to survival and ecosystems. The activity also improves word recognition and spelling while encouraging curiosity about how different species coexisted. By completing the puzzle, students develop a richer scientific vocabulary and better reading skills.

Word List: Herbivore, Carcass, Scavenger, Hunt, Kill, Flock, Herd, Small mammals, Insects, Fish, Lizards, Eggs, Reptiles, Amphibians, Crustaceans.