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Places & jobs in our community

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Worksheet StudioPractice pack · Ages 7-9

Places & jobs in our community

Take your time. Show your thinking.

1. Who collects and sorts recyclable materials to keep streets and beaches clean: a sanitation / waste worker or a jeweller?
Who collects and sorts rec… · Places & jobs in our commu…
2. Who prepares and dispenses prescribed medicines safely: a pharmacist or a carpenter?
Who prepares and dispenses… · Places & jobs in our commu…
3. Where are historical artefacts and cultural treasures preserved for the public to learn from: a museum or a warehouse?
Where are historical artef… · Places & jobs in our commu…
4. Who guides aircraft safely during takeoff and landing from a control tower: an air traffic controller or a conductor?
Who guides aircraft safely… · Places & jobs in our commu…
5. Who designs safe buildings and bridges by calculating loads and materials: an engineer / architect or a chef?
Who designs safe buildings… · Places & jobs in our commu…
6. Who navigates a vessel safely across channels and lagoons: a boat captain / skipper or a librarian?
Who navigates a vessel saf… · Places & jobs in our commu…
7. Where do doctors and nurses treat patients who need medical care: a hospital / clinic or a post office?
Where do doctors and nurse… · Places & jobs in our commu…
8. Who inspects electrical wiring to ensure buildings are protected from short circuits: an electrician or a baker?
Who inspects electrical wi… · Places & jobs in our commu…
9. Who tests eyes and prescribes corrective lenses for clear vision: an optometrist or a mason?
Who tests eyes and prescri… · Places & jobs in our commu…
10. Where do ferries and cargo boats safely dock to load passengers and goods: a harbour / port or a stadium?
Where do ferries and cargo… · Places & jobs in our commu…
11. Who studies weather data and forecasts storms for pilots, sailors and residents: a meteorologist or a geologist?
Who studies weather data a… · Places & jobs in our commu…
12. Who helps learners build reading, maths and reasoning skills in class: a teacher / tutor or a locksmith?
Who helps learners build r… · Places & jobs in our commu…

12 questions · Seed 104732 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification

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Worksheet StudioAnswer key · Ages 7-9

Places & jobs in our community

Answers and reasoning. Review before teaching.

1. Who collects and sorts recyclable materials to keep streets and beaches clean: a sanitation / waste worker or a jeweller?
Sanitation / waste worker
Sanitation teams maintain public hygiene and waste recycling.
2. Who prepares and dispenses prescribed medicines safely: a pharmacist or a carpenter?
Pharmacist
Pharmacists check dosages and dispense medications.
3. Where are historical artefacts and cultural treasures preserved for the public to learn from: a museum or a warehouse?
Museum
Museums conserve and exhibit historical and scientific collections.
4. Who guides aircraft safely during takeoff and landing from a control tower: an air traffic controller or a conductor?
Air traffic controller
Air traffic controllers coordinate safe separation and runway use for aircraft.
5. Who designs safe buildings and bridges by calculating loads and materials: an engineer / architect or a chef?
Engineer / architect
Architects and civil engineers design and verify safe structures.
6. Who navigates a vessel safely across channels and lagoons: a boat captain / skipper or a librarian?
Boat captain / skipper
A captain or skipper is responsible for navigation and safety at sea.
7. Where do doctors and nurses treat patients who need medical care: a hospital / clinic or a post office?
Hospital / clinic
Hospitals and clinics provide medical diagnosis and treatment.
8. Who inspects electrical wiring to ensure buildings are protected from short circuits: an electrician or a baker?
Electrician
Licensed electricians install and test safe electrical systems.
9. Who tests eyes and prescribes corrective lenses for clear vision: an optometrist or a mason?
Optometrist
Optometrists test eyesight and prescribe glasses.
10. Where do ferries and cargo boats safely dock to load passengers and goods: a harbour / port or a stadium?
Harbour / port
A harbour or port provides sheltered mooring and quays for vessels.
11. Who studies weather data and forecasts storms for pilots, sailors and residents: a meteorologist or a geologist?
Meteorologist
Meteorologists analyse atmospheric conditions to issue weather forecasts.
12. Who helps learners build reading, maths and reasoning skills in class: a teacher / tutor or a locksmith?
Teacher / tutor
Teachers and tutors guide students through structured learning.

12 questions · Seed 104732 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification

Worksheet StudioPractice pack · Ages 7-9

Places & jobs in our community

Take your time. Show your thinking.

1. Who collects and sorts recyclable materials to keep streets and beaches clean: a sanitation / waste worker or a jeweller?
Who collects and sorts rec… · Places & jobs in our commu…
2. Who prepares and dispenses prescribed medicines safely: a pharmacist or a carpenter?
Who prepares and dispenses… · Places & jobs in our commu…
3. Where are historical artefacts and cultural treasures preserved for the public to learn from: a museum or a warehouse?
Where are historical artef… · Places & jobs in our commu…
4. Who guides aircraft safely during takeoff and landing from a control tower: an air traffic controller or a conductor?
Who guides aircraft safely… · Places & jobs in our commu…
5. Who designs safe buildings and bridges by calculating loads and materials: an engineer / architect or a chef?
Who designs safe buildings… · Places & jobs in our commu…
6. Who navigates a vessel safely across channels and lagoons: a boat captain / skipper or a librarian?
Who navigates a vessel saf… · Places & jobs in our commu…
7. Where do doctors and nurses treat patients who need medical care: a hospital / clinic or a post office?
Where do doctors and nurse… · Places & jobs in our commu…
8. Who inspects electrical wiring to ensure buildings are protected from short circuits: an electrician or a baker?
Who inspects electrical wi… · Places & jobs in our commu…
9. Who tests eyes and prescribes corrective lenses for clear vision: an optometrist or a mason?
Who tests eyes and prescri… · Places & jobs in our commu…
10. Where do ferries and cargo boats safely dock to load passengers and goods: a harbour / port or a stadium?
Where do ferries and cargo… · Places & jobs in our commu…
11. Who studies weather data and forecasts storms for pilots, sailors and residents: a meteorologist or a geologist?
Who studies weather data a… · Places & jobs in our commu…
12. Who helps learners build reading, maths and reasoning skills in class: a teacher / tutor or a locksmith?
Who helps learners build r… · Places & jobs in our commu…

12 questions · Seed 104732 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification

Worksheet StudioAnswer key · Ages 7-9

Places & jobs in our community

Answers and reasoning. Review before teaching.

1. Who collects and sorts recyclable materials to keep streets and beaches clean: a sanitation / waste worker or a jeweller?
Sanitation / waste worker
Sanitation teams maintain public hygiene and waste recycling.
2. Who prepares and dispenses prescribed medicines safely: a pharmacist or a carpenter?
Pharmacist
Pharmacists check dosages and dispense medications.
3. Where are historical artefacts and cultural treasures preserved for the public to learn from: a museum or a warehouse?
Museum
Museums conserve and exhibit historical and scientific collections.
4. Who guides aircraft safely during takeoff and landing from a control tower: an air traffic controller or a conductor?
Air traffic controller
Air traffic controllers coordinate safe separation and runway use for aircraft.
5. Who designs safe buildings and bridges by calculating loads and materials: an engineer / architect or a chef?
Engineer / architect
Architects and civil engineers design and verify safe structures.
6. Who navigates a vessel safely across channels and lagoons: a boat captain / skipper or a librarian?
Boat captain / skipper
A captain or skipper is responsible for navigation and safety at sea.
7. Where do doctors and nurses treat patients who need medical care: a hospital / clinic or a post office?
Hospital / clinic
Hospitals and clinics provide medical diagnosis and treatment.
8. Who inspects electrical wiring to ensure buildings are protected from short circuits: an electrician or a baker?
Electrician
Licensed electricians install and test safe electrical systems.
9. Who tests eyes and prescribes corrective lenses for clear vision: an optometrist or a mason?
Optometrist
Optometrists test eyesight and prescribe glasses.
10. Where do ferries and cargo boats safely dock to load passengers and goods: a harbour / port or a stadium?
Harbour / port
A harbour or port provides sheltered mooring and quays for vessels.
11. Who studies weather data and forecasts storms for pilots, sailors and residents: a meteorologist or a geologist?
Meteorologist
Meteorologists analyse atmospheric conditions to issue weather forecasts.
12. Who helps learners build reading, maths and reasoning skills in class: a teacher / tutor or a locksmith?
Teacher / tutor
Teachers and tutors guide students through structured learning.

12 questions · Seed 104732 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification