Community Helpers and Services
Students will identify various community helpers (e.g., police, firefighters, doctors) and the essential services they provide to keep the community safe and healthy.
Key Questions
- Explain the vital roles of different community helpers in maintaining a safe and healthy community.
- Compare the services provided by various community helpers, identifying their interconnections.
- Design a 'thank you' message or activity for a specific community helper, justifying its impact.
ACARA Content Descriptions
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