Word search puzzles about Africa

What's included?

You will discover six word searches each with its own unique focus:

• The first search covers all independent countries in Africa ranging from nations like Algeria and Egypt through Ghana and Nigeria right down to South Africa and Zimbabwe.
• The second puzzle emphasises on capital cities across the continent such as Cairo, Nairobi or Pretoria.
• A subsequent puzzle guides learners towards identifying thirty-three prominent non-capital cities notable due to their size or influence within the continent. Examples include Lagos, Mombasa or Casablanca.
• Another exciting search encompasses thirty-five rivers and lakes including famous ones like Nile River or Victoria Lake; it also introduces distinct mountain ranges visible from Rwenzori to Kilimanjaro.
• Last but not least are puzzles focussing on heritage sites endorsed by UNESCO's World Heritage List.

A Versatile Teaching Resource

This packet can be flexibly integrated into your teaching approach to cater social studies needs. It is perfect for whole-group instruction, small group workstations or even as homework assignments .Words can be located vertically, horizontally or diagonally making these puzzles both challenging yet manageable irrespective of learner levels.

Printable pdf with 10 pages of which 3 answer pages.