Community Helpers Jeopardy

Jobs that keep us safe

100

My job is to put out fires and save people from burning buildings. 

Firefighter

200

I keep the community safe. If you drive too fast on the road, I can give you a speeding ticket. 

Police Officer

300

I treat people when they have been in an accident. I put them on a stretcher and take them to a hospital.

EMT or paramedic

400

I drive a yellow vehicle and take you to school every day.

Bus Driver

500

I am watching you at the pool and the beach. In case of an emergency, I jump into the water to save your life.

Life Guard.

Jobs that keep us healthy

100

I take care of people when they are sick. I help people to stay healthy. Sometimes I prescribe medicine to help people feel better. I work in an office. I go to the hospital to take care of sick people.

Doctor

200

I can work in many places. I can work in a hospital, a doctor's office, or a school. I help people to stay healthy and know how to help them when they are sick. 

Nurse

300

I help sick animals. I treat cats, dogs, and other small pets in my examining room. 

Veterinarian or Vet

400

I give out medicine to people that doctors prescribe. I work in a pharmacy or hospital. I explain to people how and when to take their medicine safely so that they can feel better quickly and stay healthy.

Pharmacist

500

I am a special kind of doctor. I use tools, like scalpels, to operate on my patients. If you need a surgery, I am your doctor!

Surgeon

Jobs in schools and classrooms

100

I work in a classroom full of young children. They are enthusiastic, but they work hard, and I like helping them learn new things. I teach different subjects every day.

What is a teacher?

200

I select and order books for my school library. I know a lot about books, and sometimes I help students pick out books to read. I stamp or scan books when they are borrowed, and return them to the right place on the shelf when they are returned.

Librarian

300

If you forgot your lunch from home, you buy lunch at school. You give me your lunch card and I give you the food you need.  

Lunch Server

400

I am a special kind of teacher. When you come to my class, you need to wear sneakers. 

P.E. Teacher

500

I am in charge of the school. I make sure that students are following school rules and give out punishments if rules are broken.  

Principal

Jobs that provide a service

100

I deliver letters, packages, and magazines. Early in the morning, I’m up collecting mail from the post office. I fill my bag, then go out and deliver letters to your mailbox.

Mail Carrier or Mailman

200

I drive a big truck around the city streets. I go from house to house emptying garbage pails into the back of my truck. 

Garbage Collector

300

I fix cars when they break down or are in an accident. I give cars oil changes and change its tires. 

Mechanic

400

I am at the store register when you are ready to check out. I scan all of your items and give you a total. You can pay me with a credit card or cash. 

Cashier

500

I am in charge of an airplane. I can fly you from one country to another. I wear a uniform and a cap. I work in an airport. 

Pilot

Jobs in food services

100

I work every day of the week. I raise sheep for wool and cows for milk. I also grow wheat to make into flour. I get up early and start working. I feed my animals and plow my fields.

Farmer

200

I catch fish for people to eat. I drop nets over the sides of my boat to pull in hundreds of fish. I usually wear rubber boots. 

Fisherman

300

I serve food in a restaurant. I set the tables with silverware, plates, and glasses. When customers arrive, I show them to their tables. I give them a menu and take their order. When their food is ready, I bring it to them.

Waiter or Waitress

400

I drive a truck that plays music. When you hear the music, you run after my truck. I stop the vehicle and sell you ice cream.

Ice cream truck driver

500

I make bread, and dozens of delicious cookies, and cakes. I always start very early in the morning, so people can buy hot, fresh bread from me when they get up and start their day.

Baker