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Properties of Matter Worksheet

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This is a printable, two-page worksheet about the properties of matter. The first page is an informational text (approximately 400 words) explaining mass, density, volume, and weight. The second page is a crossword covering terms which are

Subjects:

Basic Principles, Physical Science, Informational Text

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Science Reading Activity- Life Cycle of a Star

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This is a two-page printable worksheet. One page is informational text about the life cycle of stars; how they are formed, how they mature, and what happens when they burn out. The second page is a crossword covering fourteen key terms from the

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Reading, Astronomy, Informational Text

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

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Science Reading Activity- Comets, Asteroids, and Meteoroids

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This is a two-page worksheet about comets, asteroids, and meteoroids. The first page is an informational text (approximately 600 words long) defining comets, asteroids and meteoroids and explaining where they come from. The second page has an

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Reading, Astronomy, Informational Text

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

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Geography Activity- Central America

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This is a two-page, printable map with crossword about Central America. The clues incorporate geography, history, and trivia. For example: Clue: This mountainous country shares borders with Mexico, Belize, and Honduras. It is considered the

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World History, Geography, Informational Text

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9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Science Reading Activity- The Himalayas

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This is a two-page printable activity about the Himalayas. The first page is a short (approximately 500-word) informational text about the Himalayas including where they are located, how the mountain range was formed, how it affects the weather of

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Vocabulary, Earth Sciences, Informational Text

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

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Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo- Worksheet

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This is a one-page, printable crossword covering content and vocabulary from Kate DiCamillo's novel, "Because of Winn-Dixie." There are sixteen clues in total, for example: Clue: Opal compares her father to this kind of animal. Answer:

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Spelling, Vocabulary, Literature

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Science Reading Activity- Wetlands

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This is a two-page, printable activity about wetland ecosystems. The first page is an informational text (approximately 450-word). The second page is a crossword covering key terms and vocabulary which are highlighted in bold within the text.

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Reading, Environment, Informational Text

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Science Reading Activity- Fossils

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This is a two-page, printable activity. The first page is a short (550-word) informational text about fossils and paleontology. The second page is a crossword covering key terms which are highlighted in bold within the text. There are twelve

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Vocabulary, Science, Informational Text

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Book 1) Worksheet

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This is a printable, two-page crossword for the first book in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. There are twenty-four clues covering characters, events and vocabulary from the book. For example: Clue: Mr. Ollivander is the person to see for

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English Language Arts, Spelling, Literature

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Geography Activity- The Middle East

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This is a two-page, printable map with crossword about the Middle East. The clues incorporate geography, history, and trivia. For example: Clue: The Silk Road was an ancient network of trade routes between Asia and Europe. It passed through this

Subjects:

World History, Geography, Informational Text

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9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Geography Activity- Africa

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This is a two-page, printable map with crossword about Africa. The clues combine geography, history, and trivia. For example: Clue: This is the only country in Africa with its own alphabet and also the only one that has never been colonized. It

Subjects:

World History, Geography, Informational Text

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9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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The One and Only Ivan- Worksheet

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This is a printable, one-page crossword about Katherine Applegate's Newbery Award-winning book, "The One and Only Ivan." There are seventeen clues covering characters, events, and vocabulary from the book. For example: Clue: The continent that

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Spelling, Vocabulary, Literature

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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The Reptile Room- Worksheet (Book 2 Series of Unfortunate Events)

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This is a printable, one-page crossword about the second book in Lemony Snicket's Series of Unfortunate Events, "The Reptile Room." There are fourteen clues covering characters, events, and vocabulary from the book. For example: Clue: Stephano is

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Spelling, Vocabulary, Literature

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Activities

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Science Reading Activities- Ecosystems Bundle

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This is a bundle of my five worksheets about ecosystems: deserts, rain forests, coral reefs, tundra, and wetlands. Each worksheet includes an informational text (300-400 words long) and a crossword covering vocabulary and key terms which are

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Science, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Worksheets, Activities

$5.00

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James and the Giant Peach Activity

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This is a one-page crossword covering Roald Dahl's classic book, James and the Giant Peach. There are fourteen clues in all for example: Clue: The giant peach lands on the Empire State Building in this city. Answer: New York Clue: When

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English Language Arts, Spelling, Literature

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

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Science Reading Activities- Planet Bundle

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This is a bundle of my individual planet worksheets. There is an informational text (400-500 words long) for each planet along with a crossword covering vocabulary and key terms which are highlighted in bold within the text. Rather than repeat

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Astronomy, Informational Text

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Activities, Handouts

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Geography Activity- Europe

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This is a two-page, printable map and crossword covering European geography. The clues incorporate map reading, history, and trivia. For example: Clue: The _____ Republic was created in 1993 when Czechoslovakia separated into two

Subjects:

European History, Geography, Informational Text

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9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Bad Beginning- Worksheet

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This is a printable, one-page crossword about the first book in Lemony Snicket's Series of Unfortunate Events, "The Bad Beginning." There are twenty-one clues covering characters, events, and vocabulary from the book. For example: Clue: A reward to

Subjects:

Spelling, Vocabulary, Literature

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Activities

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Matilda- Worksheet

By Curious Crosswords

This is a printable, one-page crossword about Roald Dahl's classic book, "Matilda." There are twenty-two clues covering characters, events, and vocabulary from the book. For example: Clue: Hair hue for Mr. Wormwood Answer: Platinum Clue:

Subjects:

Spelling, Vocabulary, Literature

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Activities

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The Cricket in Times Square- Worksheet

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This is a printable, one-page crossword covering George Selden's Newbery Honor book, "The Cricket in Times Square." There are fifteen clue in all, for example: Clue: This character tells Mario a Chinese fable about crickets. Answer: Sai

Subjects:

Spelling, Vocabulary, Literature

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Activities

$1.50

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

My work as an educator includes being a reading tutor for grades 1-6. I also worked at a private, English language school in Warsaw, Poland.

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I graduated with honors from Lake Erie College in Ohio with a B.A. in English and received my TESOL certificate from TESOL Training International in Portland, Oregon.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Growing up home-schooled has given me insight into alternative forms of education. Currently I feed my curiosity through travel, reading, writing, and attending lectures and author events.

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2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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English Language Arts, Reading, Spelling, Vocabulary, Science, Anatomy, Astronomy, Basic Principles, Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment, Social Studies - History, European History, World History, Geography, Literature, Economics , Physical Science, Asian Studies, Informational Text

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