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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. 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…
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. 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. 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…
5. 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…
6. 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…
7. Who prepares and dispenses prescribed medicines safely: a pharmacist or a carpenter?
Who prepares and dispenses… · Places & jobs in our commu…
8. Where are historical artefacts and cultural treasures preserved for the public to learn from: a museum or a warehouse?
Where are historical artef… · Places & jobs in our commu…
9. Who cares for sick or injured animals: a veterinarian or a cartographer?
Who cares for sick or inju… · Places & jobs in our commu…
10. 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…
11. 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…
12. 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…

12 questions · Seed 56 · 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. 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.
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. 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. Who tests eyes and prescribes corrective lenses for clear vision: an optometrist or a mason?
Optometrist
Optometrists test eyesight and prescribe glasses.
5. Who examines teeth and helps people prevent cavities and gum disease: a dentist or a watchmaker?
Dentist
Dentists care for oral health and teeth.
6. Who installs and repairs clean drinking-water pipes and drainage systems: a plumber or a tailor?
Plumber
Plumbers maintain sanitation and clean water piping.
7. Who prepares and dispenses prescribed medicines safely: a pharmacist or a carpenter?
Pharmacist
Pharmacists check dosages and dispense medications.
8. Where are historical artefacts and cultural treasures preserved for the public to learn from: a museum or a warehouse?
Museum
Museums conserve and exhibit historical and scientific collections.
9. Who cares for sick or injured animals: a veterinarian or a cartographer?
Veterinarian
Veterinarians diagnose and treat animal health conditions.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.

12 questions · Seed 56 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification

Worksheet StudioPractice pack · Ages 7-9

Places & jobs in our community

Take your time. Show your thinking.

1. 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…
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. 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. 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…
5. 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…
6. 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…
7. Who prepares and dispenses prescribed medicines safely: a pharmacist or a carpenter?
Who prepares and dispenses… · Places & jobs in our commu…
8. Where are historical artefacts and cultural treasures preserved for the public to learn from: a museum or a warehouse?
Where are historical artef… · Places & jobs in our commu…
9. Who cares for sick or injured animals: a veterinarian or a cartographer?
Who cares for sick or inju… · Places & jobs in our commu…
10. 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…
11. 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…
12. 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…

12 questions · Seed 56 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification

Worksheet StudioAnswer key · Ages 7-9

Places & jobs in our community

Answers and reasoning. Review before teaching.

1. 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.
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. 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. Who tests eyes and prescribes corrective lenses for clear vision: an optometrist or a mason?
Optometrist
Optometrists test eyesight and prescribe glasses.
5. Who examines teeth and helps people prevent cavities and gum disease: a dentist or a watchmaker?
Dentist
Dentists care for oral health and teeth.
6. Who installs and repairs clean drinking-water pipes and drainage systems: a plumber or a tailor?
Plumber
Plumbers maintain sanitation and clean water piping.
7. Who prepares and dispenses prescribed medicines safely: a pharmacist or a carpenter?
Pharmacist
Pharmacists check dosages and dispense medications.
8. Where are historical artefacts and cultural treasures preserved for the public to learn from: a museum or a warehouse?
Museum
Museums conserve and exhibit historical and scientific collections.
9. Who cares for sick or injured animals: a veterinarian or a cartographer?
Veterinarian
Veterinarians diagnose and treat animal health conditions.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.

12 questions · Seed 56 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification