Help students explore the history of words with this Greek & Latin Roots Crossword.

Students will utilise the meaning of 3 commonly used Greek roots (-tele, -scope and -tri) and 3 commonly used Latin roots (-port, -vac and -spect) to solve the crossword. To solve the crossword students must work out the word to match each definition.

This activity is ideal for independent work. No prep necessary, just print and go!

Alternatively, print this crossword on A3 paper to allow small groups to work together.

Continue students’ exploration of the history of words with our Greek & Latin Roots Word Scramble.