Grade 3 · Social Studies · Lesson 4

Public Services and Helpers

Every day, dozens of services keep your community running — roads are clean, fires are put out, mail arrives, and children go to school. These are called public services, and they are provided for everyone in the community.

What this lesson teaches

1Name key public services that a community provides
2Match each public service to the person or group who provides it
3Explain why public services are important for every citizen

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