Community Helpers

Introduction

     Community helpers are people in our neighborhood who perform different jobs to help us.  They also earn an income for the services they provide.

                 Baker

      A baker is a helper in our community who bakes breads and other goods for us to eat.  They work in bakeries and grocery stores. To be a baker you need to know how to read recipes and know how to use ovens.

Construction Worker

     A construction worker is a helper in our community who provides a service to us by building houses and other buildings in our neighborhood.  They work outdoors at the building site.  To be a construction worker you need to know about measuring, how to read instructions and how to use a variety of tools like saws.  

               Teacher

     A teacher is a helper in our community who provides the service of  teaching students.  They work in schools and colleges. To be a teacher you need to know about the subject you are teaching, enjoy learning and use a variety of technology tools.

Farmer

     A farmer is a helper in our community who grows fruits and vegetable for us to eat.  These are goods we need to stay healthy.  Farmers work on farms.  To be a farmer you need to know how to grow different types of food and understand how to use machines like tractors.  

Conclusion

     All of these community helpers work hard to provide a good or service for us.  They earn their income for doing these jobs for us.

Community Helpers

DOK 1-2

1.  What is the difference between a good and a service?

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2.  What do you earn for providing a service?

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3.  What skills do you need when deciding to be a _____________?

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