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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 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…
2. 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…
3. Who cares for sick or injured animals: a veterinarian or a cartographer?
Who cares for sick or inju… · Places & jobs in our commu…
4. 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…
5. 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…
6. 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…
7. 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…
8. 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…
9. Where are letters and parcels sorted and dispatched to addresses: a post office or a museum?
Where are letters and parc… · Places & jobs in our commu…
10. 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…
11. Who cultivates crops and tends soil to produce food for the community: a farmer / grower or a pilot?
Who cultivates crops and t… · 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 104739 · 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 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.
2. 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.
3. Who cares for sick or injured animals: a veterinarian or a cartographer?
Veterinarian
Veterinarians diagnose and treat animal health conditions.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Who draws accurate maps and charts of islands, roads and coastlines: a cartographer or a florist?
Cartographer
Cartographers produce geographical and nautical maps.
8. 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.
9. Where are letters and parcels sorted and dispatched to addresses: a post office or a museum?
Post office
Postal services sort, transport and deliver mail.
10. 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.
11. Who cultivates crops and tends soil to produce food for the community: a farmer / grower or a pilot?
Farmer / grower
Farmers grow vegetables, fruits and grains that feed communities.
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 104739 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification

Worksheet StudioPractice pack · Ages 7-9

Places & jobs in our community

Take your time. Show your thinking.

1. 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…
2. 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…
3. Who cares for sick or injured animals: a veterinarian or a cartographer?
Who cares for sick or inju… · Places & jobs in our commu…
4. 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…
5. 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…
6. 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…
7. 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…
8. 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…
9. Where are letters and parcels sorted and dispatched to addresses: a post office or a museum?
Where are letters and parc… · Places & jobs in our commu…
10. 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…
11. Who cultivates crops and tends soil to produce food for the community: a farmer / grower or a pilot?
Who cultivates crops and t… · 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 104739 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification

Worksheet StudioAnswer key · Ages 7-9

Places & jobs in our community

Answers and reasoning. Review before teaching.

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Who cares for sick or injured animals: a veterinarian or a cartographer?
Veterinarian
Veterinarians diagnose and treat animal health conditions.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Who draws accurate maps and charts of islands, roads and coastlines: a cartographer or a florist?
Cartographer
Cartographers produce geographical and nautical maps.
8. 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.
9. Where are letters and parcels sorted and dispatched to addresses: a post office or a museum?
Post office
Postal services sort, transport and deliver mail.
10. 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.
11. Who cultivates crops and tends soil to produce food for the community: a farmer / grower or a pilot?
Farmer / grower
Farmers grow vegetables, fruits and grains that feed communities.
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 104739 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification