Fossils Scavenger Hunt 2nd-4th Grade

Fossils Reading Adventure | Codebreaker Literacy Escape Game

Step into the shoes of Wren the Field Codebreaker and take your students on a thrilling fossil-themed literacy adventure! This low-prep, high-engagement activity combines reading comprehension with problem-solving, perfect for science and ELA integration.

How it Works:

Students explore 10 reading cards full of fossil facts, search for text evidence, and decode clues. Each card contains a “code word” found on a different card — creating a web of critical thinking and close reading. Once all code words are uncovered, students unscramble the gray-box letters to reveal a mystery word and solve a final 4-digit code!

What’s Included:

• 10 printable reading & clue cards (non-sequential game format)
• Code word worksheet
• Mystery word puzzle
• Final code breakout challenge
• Answer key & instructions

Perfect for:

• Grades 2–4
• Literacy centers
• Early finisher work
• Sub plans
• Fossil & Earth science units

✨ Engage your learners with this gamified, standards-aligned activity where every student feels like a scientist and decoder. Great for classrooms that love mystery, discovery, and dinosaurs!

Created by Twilight Learning | Educational Resources that Make Learning an Adventure