Agriculture and Construction
Name one job working in agriculture.
Farmer, farm hand (a helper), nursery worker with plants, animal caretaker, etc.
Is school the only place where people can teach skills?
No! People can teach skills almost anywhere! They can teach exercise classes, how to play instruments, how to cook, and other things. If you are very good at a skill YOU can teach it!
Name one thing that is made in a factory?
Hint: vroom, vroom.
Cars and trucks, televisions, furniture, toys, food, etc.
I bring food to your table, along with drinks, and appetizers.
What is a a restaurant server
Name one job that works in construction.
Construction worker, a laborer (helper), architect, carpenter, etc.
Can I start my own business?
Yes! Anyone can start their own business. You will need to complete some paperwork and get help from people like family and friends. You can be a dog walker, detail cars, bake food, or anything!
Name one transportation company that delivers packages to customers.
UPS, FedEx, DHL, etc.
I take care of your room when you come and stay. I make your bed and give you clean towels.
What is a house-keeper?
Will I get dirty or stay clean working in agriculture?
Probably dirty. Working with animals can get pretty dirty and sometimes it'll stink. Plants grow in soil (dirt) so you would probably get dirty as well.
What is usually the main reason that people start businesses?
To make money! They can do other things too but they need money to continue-always.
Is being a truck driver considered a job in transportation?
Yes! They often travel long distances to deliver things-sometimes across the country or even a few countries!
I ride in a big red truck with a siren that shows up to emergencies. I may have to climb a ladder to get a cat from a tree sometimes.
What is a firefighter or EMS.
Will I be standing in one place working a construction job or moving around?
Probably moving around a lot getting tools and supplies and working on different areas.
Name one job that works in education.
Answers may vary: teacher, assistant (paraprofessional), bus attendant, Zumba instructor, piano teacher, etc.
Do barbers and hairdressers work in manufacturing?
No-they do not make things. Barbers and hairdressers work in the service industry.
I work at a place that takes care of animals when they are not feeling well.
I am a veterinarian.
Yes! You will need to keep safe by wearing things like a hard hat, safety glasses, and probably a bright vest.
What is the name for someone who starts their own business?
Entrepreneur
What is the difference between a factory and a warehouse?
A factory makes things. A warehouse stores things and then ships them out to stores and customers.
I take items from the back of a store and put them on shelves. I stack them nicely so customers can see what they are buying. I may have to lift some boxes.
What is a stocker?