Computer Parts Word Search, Scramble and Crossword Puzzle

Fifteen internal computer parts, such as the motherboard, processor, RAM and power supply, appear in three puzzles: crossword clues, scrambled words with definition hints and a hidden-word grid.
Year levels
Years 2–6
Pages
6
File type
PDF
Answer key
Included

Updated Jul 03, 2026

Subject
Vocabulary, Holiday & Seasonal, Reading, Language Development, English
Topic
Word Search, Word Scramble
Resource types
Crosswords Puzzles, Word Searches
Answer key
Included
Australian Curriculum content descriptions
AC9TDI6K01 — investigate the main internal components of common digital… AC9E3LA10 — extend topic-specific and technical vocabulary and know that words can have different…

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I made this computer parts puzzle set for my Year 2 and 3 students during our technology unit. The kids could use a computer but had no idea what words like monitor, keyboard, or CPU meant when we talked about the parts of a computer. So I put together a word search, a word scramble, and a crossword using words like motherboard, processor, RAM, storage, power supply, heat sink, port, cable, and CMOS. Nothing fancy — just puzzles to help the computer parts vocabulary finally stick.

The set is six pages. Three puzzles, each with its own answer key page. The word search works well for quiet time after break or wet play. The scramble gets them talking because they argue about whether a printer is inside or outside the computer. The crossword I use for partners or as a review. I added a couple simple monitor, keyboard, and mouse drawings but nothing too busy.

Works for Years 2–4. Print and go. Sometimes I have early finishers draw a computer and label three parts on the back. The kids actually ask for these now.

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Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Match computer hardware terms to their definitions

  • Spell the names of internal computer parts

Skills covered

  • Vocabulary recall — solving crossword clues that define each hardware part

  • Spelling — unscrambling hardware terms with the help of definition hints

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Australian Curriculum (Version 9.0)

Australian Curriculum content descriptions

Australian Curriculum content descriptions

  • AC9TDI6K01 — investigate the main internal components of common digital systems and their function
  • AC9E3LA10 — extend topic-specific and technical vocabulary and know that words can have different meanings in different contexts

Core concepts

  • Computer hardware

  • Motherboard

  • Memory and storage

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