Grade 3 · Social Studies · Lesson 29

Jobs in the Modern World

Have you ever wondered what job you might have when you grow up? Today there are thousands of different careers — and technology has created many jobs that did not even exist twenty years ago. Understanding the kinds of work people do, the skills they need, and the tools they use is an important part of understanding how communities and economies function.

What this lesson teaches

1Match six modern job titles to the key skill or tool each one requires
2Explain how technology has changed the kinds of work people do

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