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Places & jobs in our community

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Worksheet StudioPractice pack · Ages 7-9

Places & jobs in our community

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  1. 1. Who prepares and dispenses prescribed medicines safely: a pharmacist or a carpenter?

    Who prepares and dispenses… · Places & jobs in our commu…
  2. 2. Who cares for sick or injured animals: a veterinarian or a cartographer?

    Who cares for sick or inju… · Places & jobs in our commu…
  3. 3. 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…
  4. 4. Where do citizens go to vote and take part in local civic decisions: a polling station / council hall or a cinema?

    Where do citizens go to vo… · Places & jobs in our commu…
  5. 5. 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…
  6. 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. 7. 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…
  8. 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. 9. 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…
  10. 10. 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…
  11. 11. 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…
  12. 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 52 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification
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Worksheet StudioAnswer key · Ages 7-9

Places & jobs in our community

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  1. 1. Who prepares and dispenses prescribed medicines safely: a pharmacist or a carpenter?

    Pharmacist

    Pharmacists check dosages and dispense medications.

  2. 2. Who cares for sick or injured animals: a veterinarian or a cartographer?

    Veterinarian

    Veterinarians diagnose and treat animal health conditions.

  3. 3. 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.

  4. 4. Where do citizens go to vote and take part in local civic decisions: a polling station / council hall or a cinema?

    Polling station / council hall

    Polling stations and council halls host civic participation.

  5. 5. Who kneads dough and bakes bread and rolls for the neighbourhood: a baker or a surveyor?

    Baker

    Bakers prepare and bake bread and pastries.

  6. 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. 7. Who tests eyes and prescribes corrective lenses for clear vision: an optometrist or a mason?

    Optometrist

    Optometrists test eyesight and prescribe glasses.

  8. 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. 9. 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.

  10. 10. Who examines teeth and helps people prevent cavities and gum disease: a dentist or a watchmaker?

    Dentist

    Dentists care for oral health and teeth.

  11. 11. 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.

  12. 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 52 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification