Chapter: 06. Community Helpers
Workout
A. Name the following.
I protect the country from enemies: I sell fruits and vegetables: I repair the lights and lamps in your house: B. Fill in the blanks.
We must respect the people who work hard to make our lives comfortable. People work to earn money for their needs. Nowadays, both men and women go out to work. A skilled worker learns his or her work by learning from others. C. Choose the correct answers.
Children below 14 (should/ should not) work to earn money. (All/Some) children must study from the age of 6 to 14 years. All jobs are (important/not important). People living in a community (must/must not) respect helpers. D. Answer these questions.
People work to earn money with which they feed their families and pay for all the things they need. How do people choose their work? People choose their work according to what they like and also according to what they are capable of doing. List the professions that need many years of studying. Doctors, engineers, teachers, and professors. What is dignity of labour? Dignity of labour is the respect for all kinds of work, meaning no job is less important than any other, and we must treat every worker equally and with respect. Think Box
A. As a responsible member of the community, write how would you make your area, a part of a green city that is child-friendly.
I would organize regular cleanliness drives to keep parks and public spaces tidy and safe. I would encourage planting more trees and creating small community gardens to make the area greener. I would promote proper waste disposal and recycling among residents to reduce pollution. I would advocate for safe pedestrian paths and designated play areas for children. Picture Study
Which community helper is shown in the picture? A street sweeper or cleaner. He is sweeping the street to keep it clean. What message does the person give us? The person reminds us that keeping our surroundings clean is important, and that all jobs, including cleaning, contribute to a healthy community and deserve our respect (dignity of labour). Life Skills and Values
During holidays, you are given chores like cleaning, washing, sweeping and dusting your house. How do you feel when you complete these chores? Talk about it in class.
When I complete these chores, I feel a sense of satisfaction and pride because I have contributed to making my home clean and comfortable for everyone, similar to how community helpers contribute to our larger community.
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