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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 prepares and dispenses prescribed medicines safely: a pharmacist or a carpenter?
Who prepares and dispenses… · Places & jobs in our commu…
2. 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…
3. Who extinguishes dangerous fires and rescues people in emergencies: a firefighter or a florist?
Who extinguishes dangerous… · Places & jobs in our commu…
4. 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…
5. 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…
6. 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…
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. 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…
9. 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…
10. 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…
11. 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. 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…

12 questions · Seed 43 · 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 prepares and dispenses prescribed medicines safely: a pharmacist or a carpenter?
Pharmacist
Pharmacists check dosages and dispense medications.
2. Who tests eyes and prescribes corrective lenses for clear vision: an optometrist or a mason?
Optometrist
Optometrists test eyesight and prescribe glasses.
3. Who extinguishes dangerous fires and rescues people in emergencies: a firefighter or a florist?
Firefighter
Firefighters are trained and equipped for fire rescue and safety.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
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. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. Who draws accurate maps and charts of islands, roads and coastlines: a cartographer or a florist?
Cartographer
Cartographers produce geographical and nautical maps.
12. Who installs and repairs clean drinking-water pipes and drainage systems: a plumber or a tailor?
Plumber
Plumbers maintain sanitation and clean water piping.

12 questions · Seed 43 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification

Worksheet StudioPractice pack · Ages 7-9

Places & jobs in our community

Take your time. Show your thinking.

1. Who prepares and dispenses prescribed medicines safely: a pharmacist or a carpenter?
Who prepares and dispenses… · Places & jobs in our commu…
2. 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…
3. Who extinguishes dangerous fires and rescues people in emergencies: a firefighter or a florist?
Who extinguishes dangerous… · Places & jobs in our commu…
4. 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…
5. 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…
6. 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…
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. 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…
9. 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…
10. 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…
11. 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. 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…

12 questions · Seed 43 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification

Worksheet StudioAnswer key · Ages 7-9

Places & jobs in our community

Answers and reasoning. Review before teaching.

1. Who prepares and dispenses prescribed medicines safely: a pharmacist or a carpenter?
Pharmacist
Pharmacists check dosages and dispense medications.
2. Who tests eyes and prescribes corrective lenses for clear vision: an optometrist or a mason?
Optometrist
Optometrists test eyesight and prescribe glasses.
3. Who extinguishes dangerous fires and rescues people in emergencies: a firefighter or a florist?
Firefighter
Firefighters are trained and equipped for fire rescue and safety.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
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. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. Who draws accurate maps and charts of islands, roads and coastlines: a cartographer or a florist?
Cartographer
Cartographers produce geographical and nautical maps.
12. Who installs and repairs clean drinking-water pipes and drainage systems: a plumber or a tailor?
Plumber
Plumbers maintain sanitation and clean water piping.

12 questions · Seed 43 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification