Maria folds the laundry every week and her parents pay her $5.
A Chore
Name ONE of our three reasons that jobs pay differently.
You earn $10 an hour and work 3 hours. How much did you earn?
$30
What state does Mr. K live in?
Connecticut
Ben makes slime and sells it to kids in his neighborhood.
A Small Business
A veterinarian goes to school for 8 years after high school. Which reason explains the pay?
Training
You earn $12 an hour and work 6 hours. How much did you earn?
$72
Mini Game!
COSTCODLE
Name all three types of work
Jobs, Chores, and Small Business
If a nurse gives the wrong medicine, someone can get hurt. Which reason is that?
Responsibility
A chef earns $25 an hour and works 10 hours. What is the gross pay?
$250
Mr. K used to coach what sport in College?
Basketball!
Your aunt gives you $50 for your birthday
NONE - it was GIVEN, not earned. Given doesn't fit into any work bucket
Electricians and plumbers earn more than some jobs that require college. Use one of our reasons to explain why.
NOT MANY PEOPLE CAN DO IT
You earn $11 an hour. You work 3 hours Monday and 5 hours Tuesday. How much in total?
$88 (3 + 5 = 8 hours, then 8 × $11)
How many siblings does Mr. K have?
4 total!
Elena mows lawns for four neighbors and charges $15 each. Give TWO reasons this is a small business and not a job.
SHE SETS HER OWN PRICE and SHE FINDS HER OWN CUSTOMERS — she has no boss.
Name ALL THREE reasons jobs pay differently
Training; Responsibility; How many people can do it
You want to earn $150. You are paid $15 an hour. How many hours do you have to work?
10 hours
What color is Mr. K's dog?
White!