Monday, July 2, 2007

Crosswords anyone?

Crosswords are a GREAT way to improve your vocabulary.

These are excellently constructed themed crosswords from the New York Times Learning Network on all kinds of topics. You will definitely find some that interest you. Print some out and use them as bookmarks or to do while you are waiting for a bus...

If your browser supports Java, you can play the puzzle on-line.


Crossword Topics

American History
  • Patriotic Quotations
  • The Great Depression
  • The Civil Rights Movement
  • The 1960's
  • The 1950's
  • American Labor History
  • The Declaration of Independence
  • The Pilgrims
  • Westward Expansion
  • The Fifty States
  • Life in Colonial America
  • Thanksgiving
  • Native American History
  • The Civil War
  • The Roaring 20's
  • Civil Rights and Freedoms
  • The American Revolution
  • Independence Day
  • Black History Month

    • Civics

  • The U.S. Constitution
  • America's First Ladies
  • Voting in the U.S.A.
  • Women's Suffrage
  • The U.S. Congress
  • The American Judicial System
  • United States Presidents
  • The Electoral Process

    • Economics

  • Currency Around the World
  • Money
  • The Stock Market

    • Fine Arts

  • Famous Painters
  • Broadway 2007
  • Now Playing
  • Curtain Up: Broadway
  • Musical Notation
  • Oscar-Winning Films
  • Museums
  • Ancient Greek Theater
  • On Broadway
  • Musical Instruments
  • Famous Artists and Works
  • Music

    • Geography

  • Geography of the Middle East
  • Olympic Host Cities
  • World Capitals
  • State Capitals
  • Hispanic Heritage
  • Bodies of Water
  • Architectural Marvels
  • Landmarks and Monuments
  • Places and Regions
  • Rocks and Minerals
  • Biomes
  • Latitude and Longitude

    • Global History

  • World War II
  • The Renaissance
  • Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
  • World Leaders
  • Africa
  • China
  • Life in the Middle Ages
  • Ancient Egypt
  • Immigration
  • Japan
  • Mesoamerica

    • Health

  • Health Literacy
  • Nutrition
  • Physical Fitness

    • Journalism

  • In the Newspaper
  • Page One

    • Language Arts

  • Building Blocks of Vocabulary
  • Classic Children's Books
  • Women Novelists
  • Scary Stories
  • Literary Terms
  • Grammar
  • Joking Around
  • Fairy Tales
  • Mystery and Suspense
  • Tales of Terror
  • Mythology
  • National Poetry Month
  • Great Books and Authors

    • Mathematics

  • Units of Measure
  • Geometry
  • Mathematics

    • Science

  • Virus Outbreaks
  • Global Warming
  • Plants
  • Hurricanes
  • Meteorology
  • Winter Weather
  • Genetics
  • Cell Biology
  • Periodic Table of the Elements
  • Paleontology
  • Space Exploration
  • Scientists
  • Under the Sea: Aquatic Life
  • Electricity and Magnetism
  • Botany
  • Animals: Life Cycles
  • Volcanoes
  • Earthquakes
  • Endangered Species
  • The Human Body
  • Archeology
  • Weather
  • Insects
  • 20 Years of Science Times
  • Biodiversity
  • Stargazing

    • Social Studies

  • St. Patrick's Day
  • Olympic Host Cities
  • Summer Olympic Games
  • Sports Heroes and Legends
  • The Olympics
  • Famous Couples
  • Community Service: Lending a Hand
  • People of the Millennium
  • Explorers
  • Women's History

    • Technology

  • Inventors
  • Internet Safety
  • Computer Jargon
  • Transportation
  • 20th Century Inventions

    • Miscellaneous

  • Preparing for College
  • Saying ''Thank You'' Around the World
  • Expressions of Love
  • Back to School
  • The Study of...
  • Summer Camp
  • Summer Safety
  • Summer Vacation
  • What Are You Afraid Of?
  • Winter Sports
  • Winter Holidays

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