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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 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…
3. 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…
4. 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…
5. 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…
6. Who cares for sick or injured animals: a veterinarian or a cartographer?
Who cares for sick or inju… · Places & jobs in our commu…
7. 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…
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. Who kneads dough and bakes bread and rolls for the neighbourhood: a baker or a surveyor?
Who kneads dough and bakes… · 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. Who extinguishes dangerous fires and rescues people in emergencies: a firefighter or a florist?
Who extinguishes dangerous… · Places & jobs in our commu…

12 questions · Seed 48 · 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 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Who cares for sick or injured animals: a veterinarian or a cartographer?
Veterinarian
Veterinarians diagnose and treat animal health conditions.
7. 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.
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. Who kneads dough and bakes bread and rolls for the neighbourhood: a baker or a surveyor?
Baker
Bakers prepare and bake bread and pastries.
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. 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.

12 questions · Seed 48 · 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 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…
3. 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…
4. 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…
5. 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…
6. Who cares for sick or injured animals: a veterinarian or a cartographer?
Who cares for sick or inju… · Places & jobs in our commu…
7. 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…
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. Who kneads dough and bakes bread and rolls for the neighbourhood: a baker or a surveyor?
Who kneads dough and bakes… · 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. Who extinguishes dangerous fires and rescues people in emergencies: a firefighter or a florist?
Who extinguishes dangerous… · Places & jobs in our commu…

12 questions · Seed 48 · 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 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Who cares for sick or injured animals: a veterinarian or a cartographer?
Veterinarian
Veterinarians diagnose and treat animal health conditions.
7. 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.
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. Who kneads dough and bakes bread and rolls for the neighbourhood: a baker or a surveyor?
Baker
Bakers prepare and bake bread and pastries.
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. 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.

12 questions · Seed 48 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification