Life skills // Money & Finance
Jobs People Do
Different kinds of work people do; that people earn money by working; how jobs help the community; linking personal interests to possible jobs
Quick check
Could the learner tell you about different jobs people do in your community and explain that people get paid for their work?
Ask this to see whether the topic is secure.
Topic // Mastery
What mastery looks like
- Name at least five different jobs and describe what each person does
- Explain that people get paid money for the work they do
- Connect a personal interest to a job (e.g. 'I like animals so I could be a vet')
Topic // Map
Where this fits
- RequiredMust come first
- HelpfulHelps, but not essential
Before this
1 topic- What Money IsHelpful
Money & Finance // Ages 5 to 7
Understanding money as exchange helps connect jobs to earning
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Jobs People Do
Ages 5 to 7 // Concept
Leads to
3 topics- Earning MoneyRequired
Money & Finance // Ages 7 to 9
Must know about different jobs before exploring how earning works in depth
- How the Economy WorksRequired
Money & Finance // Ages 9 to 11
Must know about jobs/work before understanding producers and consumers in an economy
- AI and the Future of WorkHelpful
Computing // Artificial Intelligence // Ages 9 to 11
Cross-domain: understanding jobs people do (Money & Finance, 5-7) provides foundation for AI's impact on work
Life skills // Money & Finance
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