Jobs People Do

When you grow up, you might become a farmer, a builder, an artist, or something else entirely — the world is full of interesting jobs!

What is a job?

• A job is work that a person does, usually to earn money and to contribute something useful to the community.
• Example: A farmer is a person whose job is to grow food — they use a tractor and work on a farm.
• Every job uses special tools or takes place in a special location.

Jobs, tools, and places

• Farmer — grows crops and raises animals; works on a farm with a tractor.
• Builder — constructs buildings and homes; works on a construction site with a hammer.
• Chef — cooks and prepares food; works in a kitchen with pots and pans.
• Artist — creates paintings and drawings; works in a studio with paintbrushes.
• Pilot — flies airplanes; works at an airport in the cockpit.
• Scientist — studies the natural world; works in a laboratory with test tubes and microscopes.

Why do we need different jobs?

• No one person can do everything — communities need people with many different skills.
• Each job meets a different need — farmers feed us, builders shelter us, doctors heal us.