Resource Rush

This worksheet dives deep into the materials and resources essential for construction, crafting, and survival-especially in a game-based or frontier-style environment. The vocabulary includes natural and man-made resources like *Wood*, *Brick*, *Sheep*, *Ore*, and even precious commodities like *Gold* and *Coal*. These terms are common in strategy games and resource management contexts, making the worksheet a clever way to tie game-related vocabulary to real-world concepts in mining, agriculture, and trade. Students engage with a wide spectrum of material types, from basic to advanced, strengthening their understanding of how these elements are used in gameplay and beyond.

This word search builds a strong foundation in economic and resource-related vocabulary, which supports language acquisition and critical thinking. Searching for words like *Flax* or *Timber* challenges students to recognize less common words, aiding in reading fluency and comprehension. The puzzle reinforces spelling accuracy and introduces students to resource categorization. Completing this type of activity also encourages strategic thinking, helping learners understand how resources function in broader systems-both in games and in real-world economies.

Featured Settlers of Catan Vocabulary Words – Wood, Brick, Wheat, Sheep, Ore, Clay, Lumber, Stone, Wool, Grain, Coal, Gold, Iron, Timber, Flax