Across
- 2. An activity or ceremony that is repeated in the exact same way every time, like blowing out birthday candles or a morning handshake.
- 4. The ability to wait quietly and calmly without getting angry or upset.
- 7. A sudden, clear, and deep understanding of a complex problem or situation; an "aha!" moment.
- 9. A smooth material that does not have tiny holes, meaning water or air cannot pass through it (like a plastic raincoat).
- 14. A unit of land measurement that is about the size of a football field without the end zones.
- 15. The important work of protecting nature, saving endangered animals, and keeping our planet clean.
- 16. A major area of business that makes things or provides services, like the car manufacturing _______ or the entertainment _______.
Down
- 1. An unfair act or situation where people are not treated equally or correctly.
- 3. The point where something is completely soaked and cannot hold any more liquid, like a sponge that is totally full of water.
- 5. The science and business of farming, which includes growing crops and raising animals for food.
- 6. A situation where there is not enough of something that people need, like a _______ of water during a dry summer.
- 8. An educated guess you make by connecting the clues in a story with what you already know.
- 10. Made by nature and not made or changed by humans, like a wooden stick or a river rock.
- 11. Food that is grown naturally on a farm without using harsh chemical sprays or artificial bug killers.
- 12. Moving or changing super slowly, just like a massive, freezing river of ice creeping down a mountain.
- 13. Using your voice, marching, or writing letters to help bring about positive changes in the world.
