The Human Body Crossword — 5th Grade preview

The Human Body Crossword

5th Grade Crossword Nature & Science

Free printable crossword about the human body for 5th Grade. Two-page PDF with an answer key, ready to print. Designed for 5th Grade and printed on standard US Letter paper.

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Grade5th Grade (ages 10-11)
TypeCrossword
Pages2 pages
Answer keyIncluded on page 2
FormatPrintable PDF · US Letter
LicenseFree for personal & classroom use

About this crossword

This 5th Grade The Human Body crossword features 18 interlocking words, each with a themed clue and no word bank, for an extra challenge. Kids read each clue, work out the answer, and fill it into the grid — a fun way to build the human body vocabulary, spelling, and reading skills. The second page is a complete answer key.

Sample clues in this crossword

Solve clues like these (answers are on page two):

  1. Body part between your shoulder and hand
  2. You stand and walk on these
  3. You hear with this
  4. You see with this
  5. There are five of these on each foot
  6. The bone that lets you open your mouth

Learning goals

  • Learn and review 18 themed the human body words.
  • Read a clue and match it to the correct word.
  • Reinforce spelling by writing answers into the grid.

How to use it

  • Print both pages on US Letter paper.
  • Solve the puzzle on page one.
  • Check your work with the answer key on page two.

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