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Places & jobs in our community

Match civic places and community roles to the services they provide. Review suitability for your learners before teaching.

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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. 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…
3. 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…
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. 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…
6. 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…
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 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 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…
10. 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…
11. Who examines teeth and helps people prevent cavities and gum disease: a dentist or a watchmaker?
Who examines teeth and hel… · Places & jobs in our commu…
12. 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…

12 questions · Seed 44 · 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. 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.
3. 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.
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. 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.
6. 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.
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 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 installs and repairs clean drinking-water pipes and drainage systems: a plumber or a tailor?
Plumber
Plumbers maintain sanitation and clean water piping.
10. 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.
11. Who examines teeth and helps people prevent cavities and gum disease: a dentist or a watchmaker?
Dentist
Dentists care for oral health and teeth.
12. 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.

12 questions · Seed 44 · 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. 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…
3. 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…
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. 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…
6. 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…
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 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 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…
10. 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…
11. Who examines teeth and helps people prevent cavities and gum disease: a dentist or a watchmaker?
Who examines teeth and hel… · Places & jobs in our commu…
12. 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…

12 questions · Seed 44 · 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. 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.
3. 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.
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. 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.
6. 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.
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 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 installs and repairs clean drinking-water pipes and drainage systems: a plumber or a tailor?
Plumber
Plumbers maintain sanitation and clean water piping.
10. 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.
11. Who examines teeth and helps people prevent cavities and gum disease: a dentist or a watchmaker?
Dentist
Dentists care for oral health and teeth.
12. 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.

12 questions · Seed 44 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification