Community Helpers — Answer Key
Part A: Sort the Words
Sort each word or number into the correct category box.
1. Read each tool. Sort it into the correct group: used by a doctor or used by a firefighter.
Doctor's Tools
stethoscopebandagethermometer Firefighter's Tools
fire hoseladderfire truck A doctor uses a stethoscope to listen to your heartbeat, a bandage to cover cuts, and a thermometer to check for fever. A firefighter needs a fire hose to spray water, a ladder to reach high places, and a fire truck to rush to the scene.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. A doctor uses a stethoscope to listen to your heartbeat.
A stethoscope is the tool with two earpieces and a round metal disc that picks up the soft thump of a beating heart so the doctor can hear it clearly.
2. A firefighter sprays water with a fire hose.
Fire hoses are long and connect to a water source, sending out a strong stream of water powerful enough to put out flames quickly.
3. A police officer wears a badge and carries a radio.
A badge is a metal pin worn on the uniform that shows a police officer is on duty and has the authority to help keep people safe.
4. A mail carrier brings letters to your house.
Mail carriers walk or drive along a route, dropping letters and packages off at every house's mailbox or front door so people get their mail at home.
5. A dentist checks your teeth to keep them healthy.
Dentists look closely at your teeth to check for cavities and to make sure they are clean and strong, because healthy teeth help you chew and smile.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. A firefighter uses a ladder to rescue people.
True False
True. Firefighters carry tall ladders on their trucks so they can climb up to upper-floor windows or rooftops and bring people down to safety during a fire.
2. A doctor drives a fire truck to work.
True False
False. Doctors usually drive a regular car to a hospital or clinic. Fire trucks belong to firefighters, who use them to rush to fires.
3. A thermometer helps a doctor check for a fever.
True False
True. A thermometer measures body temperature, and a higher-than-normal reading tells the doctor that the person has a fever.
4. A bandage is a tool used only by firefighters.
True False
False. Bandages are used by doctors, nurses, parents, and many others to cover cuts and scrapes. They are not just for firefighters.