World Environment Day: Word Search Worksheets is an engaging and educational resource that helps students build important environmental vocabulary while sparking meaningful conversations about sustainability, conservation and our collective responsibility to care for the planet.

These word searches are an ideal way to introduce or reinforce key terms connected to World Environment Day. Students will locate words related to environmental protection, recycling, biodiversity and more. As they identify each word, they’re encouraged to consider its meaning and how it connects to positive action for our planet.

This resource supports literacy development and environmental education in a fun, accessible format that suits a variety of year levels. It’s a perfect warm-up activity for writing tasks, science investigations or classroom discussions about environmental issues.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Develop familiarity with vocabulary related to World Environment Day and environmental sustainability
• ✅ Strengthen scanning, spelling and word recognition skills
• ✅ Make connections between vocabulary and real-world environmental actions
• ✅ Promote discussion and reflection on protecting our planet

What’s Included:

• Word search worksheets with World Environment Day vocabulary
• Answer key for quick and easy checking

Materials Needed:

• Printed worksheets
• Highlighters, coloured pencils or markers

How to Use:

• Begin by reviewing the vocabulary list at the bottom of the page
• Discuss the meaning of each term and how it connects to caring for the environment
• Students search for the words in the grid and highlight or colour them
• Finish with a group discussion to reinforce understanding of the vocabulary

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use as a literacy centre activity during your World Environment Day unit
• 💡 Pair with a writing task where students use the words in context
• 💡 Encourage students to create posters or mini projects using the vocabulary
• 💡 Use in conjunction with the other resources in our World Environment Day collection

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Use different coloured highlighters for each word to keep the search organised and visually engaging
• 💛 Pre-teach any unfamiliar or technical vocabulary before beginning the word search
• 💛 Turn the word search into a game by timing students or working in pairs

World Environment Day: Word Search Worksheets offers a fun, low-prep way to support vocabulary development and environmental awareness—making it a perfect addition to your sustainability and literacy lessons.