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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. Where is seawater converted into fresh drinking water on many islands: a desalination plant or a theatre?
Where is seawater converte… · Places & jobs in our commu…
2. 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…
3. Who responds to emergencies at sea to rescue stranded vessels and swimmers: the coastguard or an archivist?
Who responds to emergencie… · Places & jobs in our commu…
4. 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…
5. Where can community members borrow books and read quietly for free: a public library or a bakery?
Where can community member… · Places & jobs in our commu…
6. 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…
7. Who prepares and dispenses prescribed medicines safely: a pharmacist or a carpenter?
Who prepares and dispenses… · Places & jobs in our commu…
8. 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…
9. 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…
10. Who installs and repairs clean drinking-water pipes and drainage systems: a plumber or a tailor?
Who installs and repairs c… · Places & jobs in our commu…
11. 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…
12. Who draws accurate maps and charts of islands, roads and coastlines: a cartographer or a florist?
Who draws accurate maps an… · Places & jobs in our commu…

12 questions · Seed 104737 · 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. Where is seawater converted into fresh drinking water on many islands: a desalination plant or a theatre?
Desalination plant
Reverse-osmosis desalination plants remove salt from seawater to supply fresh water.
2. 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.
3. Who responds to emergencies at sea to rescue stranded vessels and swimmers: the coastguard or an archivist?
Coastguard
The coastguard conducts maritime search and rescue.
4. 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.
5. Where can community members borrow books and read quietly for free: a public library or a bakery?
Public library
Libraries lend books and provide study resources to the community.
6. 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.
7. Who prepares and dispenses prescribed medicines safely: a pharmacist or a carpenter?
Pharmacist
Pharmacists check dosages and dispense medications.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. Who installs and repairs clean drinking-water pipes and drainage systems: a plumber or a tailor?
Plumber
Plumbers maintain sanitation and clean water piping.
11. 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.
12. Who draws accurate maps and charts of islands, roads and coastlines: a cartographer or a florist?
Cartographer
Cartographers produce geographical and nautical maps.

12 questions · Seed 104737 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification

Worksheet StudioPractice pack · Ages 7-9

Places & jobs in our community

Take your time. Show your thinking.

1. Where is seawater converted into fresh drinking water on many islands: a desalination plant or a theatre?
Where is seawater converte… · Places & jobs in our commu…
2. 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…
3. Who responds to emergencies at sea to rescue stranded vessels and swimmers: the coastguard or an archivist?
Who responds to emergencie… · Places & jobs in our commu…
4. 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…
5. Where can community members borrow books and read quietly for free: a public library or a bakery?
Where can community member… · Places & jobs in our commu…
6. 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…
7. Who prepares and dispenses prescribed medicines safely: a pharmacist or a carpenter?
Who prepares and dispenses… · Places & jobs in our commu…
8. 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…
9. 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…
10. Who installs and repairs clean drinking-water pipes and drainage systems: a plumber or a tailor?
Who installs and repairs c… · Places & jobs in our commu…
11. 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…
12. Who draws accurate maps and charts of islands, roads and coastlines: a cartographer or a florist?
Who draws accurate maps an… · Places & jobs in our commu…

12 questions · Seed 104737 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification

Worksheet StudioAnswer key · Ages 7-9

Places & jobs in our community

Answers and reasoning. Review before teaching.

1. Where is seawater converted into fresh drinking water on many islands: a desalination plant or a theatre?
Desalination plant
Reverse-osmosis desalination plants remove salt from seawater to supply fresh water.
2. 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.
3. Who responds to emergencies at sea to rescue stranded vessels and swimmers: the coastguard or an archivist?
Coastguard
The coastguard conducts maritime search and rescue.
4. 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.
5. Where can community members borrow books and read quietly for free: a public library or a bakery?
Public library
Libraries lend books and provide study resources to the community.
6. 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.
7. Who prepares and dispenses prescribed medicines safely: a pharmacist or a carpenter?
Pharmacist
Pharmacists check dosages and dispense medications.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. Who installs and repairs clean drinking-water pipes and drainage systems: a plumber or a tailor?
Plumber
Plumbers maintain sanitation and clean water piping.
11. 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.
12. Who draws accurate maps and charts of islands, roads and coastlines: a cartographer or a florist?
Cartographer
Cartographers produce geographical and nautical maps.

12 questions · Seed 104737 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification