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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 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…
  3. 3. 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…
  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 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. 6. Who designs safe buildings and bridges by calculating loads and materials: an engineer / architect or a chef?

    Who designs safe buildings… · Places & jobs in our commu…
  7. 7. Who cares for sick or injured animals: a veterinarian or a cartographer?

    Who cares for sick or inju… · Places & jobs in our commu…
  8. 8. 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…
  9. 9. 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…
  10. 10. 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…
  11. 11. 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. 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 53 · 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 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.

  3. 3. 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.

  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 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. 6. Who designs safe buildings and bridges by calculating loads and materials: an engineer / architect or a chef?

    Engineer / architect

    Architects and civil engineers design and verify safe structures.

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

    Veterinarian

    Veterinarians diagnose and treat animal health conditions.

  8. 8. 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.

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

    Dentist

    Dentists care for oral health and teeth.

  10. 10. 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.

  11. 11. 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. 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 53 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification