Community Helpers and Their Roles
Students identify various community helpers and explain how their jobs contribute to the functioning and safety of the community.
Key Questions
- Differentiate the roles of various community helpers.
- Explain how different community helpers depend on each other.
- Assess the impact of community helpers on daily life.
Common Core State Standards
Suggested Methodologies
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