Infinite Loop Word Search
Environmental Science • The Can Cycle
CAN CYCLE WORD SEARCH
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P A L U M I N U M W K Q Z J X C H D V B O Y P I N F I N I T E U B E V E R A G E K T L W M S A R B Q M A G N E T O P V K D F H B A Z L W C J X Y F U R N A C E S U K P B N D V H S M E L T E R I X C R U S H E R T G Q W B K L D I F O Y E A M P C S I X T Y J E T W K N J V S H R E D D E R I P E S O R T I N G L S K M B W N E Q Z M E L T I N G C T H F Y G N L A N D F I L L O R V D A K O E X R E C Y C L E J A U P W S T R M B R O L L I N G P Z Q H E F G Y V C I T K D X S A V I N G S Y G H U L S T A M P I N G B O R K
Word Bank • 21 Can Cycle Terms Listed Below
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Part 1: Collection & Feedstock
ALUMINUM • Infinite metal
BAUXITE • Raw mineral ore
BEVERAGE • Can contents
CRUSHER • Bales empty cans
CURBSIDE • Home recycle bin
LANDFILL • Avoided waste site
MAGNET • Removes iron/steel
Part 2: Processing & Smelting
SHREDDER • Chops into chips
FURNACE • Heats to 1,400°F
MELTING • Liquefies metal
SMELTER • Refining plant
INGOT • 25-ton cast block
SCRAP • Recycled feed metal
SORTING • Eddy separator
Part 3: Manufacturing & Loop
ROLLING • Presses thin sheets
STAMPING • Forms can bodies
ENERGY • 95% conserved
SAVINGS • Lowers emissions
SIXTY • Days per full cycle
INFINITE • Forever recyclable
RECYCLE • Closed-loop return
The 60-Day Closed Loop: Over 75% of all aluminum ever produced in human history is still in active use today!
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TEACHER GUIDE • Environmental Science • The Can Cycle
CAN CYCLE • ANSWER KEY
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P A L U M I N U M W K Q Z J X C H D V B O Y P I N F I N I T E U B E V E R A G E K T L W M S A R B Q M A G N E T O P V K D F H B A Z L W C J X Y F U R N A C E S U K P B N D V H S M E L T E R I X C R U S H E R T G Q W B K L D I F O Y E A M P C S I X T Y J E T W K N J V S H R E D D E R I P E S O R T I N G L S K M B W N E Q Z M E L T I N G C T H F Y G N L A N D F I L L O R V D A K O E X R E C Y C L E J A U P W S T R M B R O L L I N G P Z Q H E F G Y V C I T K D X S A V I N G S Y G H U L S T A M P I N G B O R K
Word Coordinate Quick Reference (Row, Column)
Grid origin is top-left (Row 0, Col 0)
Collection & Feedstock
ALUMINUM Row 0, Col 1 →
BAUXITE Row 3, Col 0 ↓
BEVERAGE Row 2, Col 0 →
CRUSHER Row 6, Col 1 →
CURBSIDE Row 0, Col 15 ↓
LANDFILL Row 11, Col 0 →
MAGNET Row 3, Col 2 →
Processing & Smelting
SHREDDER Row 8, Col 6 →
FURNACE Row 4, Col 8 →
MELTING Row 10, Col 2 →
SMELTER Row 5, Col 8 →
INGOT Row 8, Col 14 ↓
SCRAP Row 9, Col 9 ↓
SORTING Row 9, Col 1 →
Manufacturing & Loop
ROLLING Row 13, Col 2 →
STAMPING Row 15, Col 4 →
ENERGY Row 9, Col 15 ↓
SAVINGS Row 14, Col 8 →
SIXTY Row 7, Col 9 →
INFINITE Row 1, Col 7 →
RECYCLE Row 12, Col 1 →
Teaching Tip: Have students trace the 21 words in chronological cycle order (from CURBSIDE to ROLLING & STAMPING).
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