In this fun and interactive lesson, your students will learn about the different community helpers in their community; what they do and the tools they use. Through hands-on activities and engaging worksheets, your students will learn more about economics in a fun and age-appropriate manner.
What’s included
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A well-crafted lesson plan consisting of lesson objectives, an introduction, guided practices and independent practices
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A video that can be used to teach or consolidate the lesson. (Hosted on YouTube)
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PDF slides showcasing real-life pictures of the different community helpers
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Game cards to identify community helpers, where they work and the tools they use
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Five different printable worksheets
5.1) Identifying community helpers
5.2) Identifying the tools community helpers use
5.3) Identifying the types of buildings where community workers work (x2 - one matching and another listing activity)
5.4) Writing a letter of appreciation to a community helper
With a wide variety of instructional strategies used, this is one lesson package that can engage the varied needs of your students. Don’t wait; add this product to your library of teaching resources today!
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