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A 10-clue crossword based on a Japanese folktale about a sandal maker whose home loses sunlight when a tall building is constructed nearby. Clues draw from the story's plot and vocabulary, including characters like the sandal maker and townspeople, settings like Asakusa, and themes of environmental impact and community problem-solving. Use it for comprehension and vocabulary review after reading the story in Grades 3–5.

Subject:
Science
Topic:
Environment
Grade Level:
3rd – 5th Grades
Updated March 2026

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