Community Helpers — Answer Key
Part A: Sort the Words
Sort each word or number into the correct category box.
1. Read each community helper. Sort them into the correct group: keeps us healthy or keeps us safe.
Keeps Us Healthy
paramedicpharmacistdentist Keeps Us Safe
lifeguardfirefighterpolice officer Paramedics, pharmacists, and dentists help our bodies stay well by treating injuries, giving medicine, and caring for teeth. Lifeguards, firefighters, and police officers protect us from dangers like drowning, fires, and crime.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. A paramedic rides in an ambulance to help people who are hurt.
An ambulance is a special truck with medical supplies and flashing lights that carries a paramedic quickly to emergencies. That way the paramedic can reach hurt people fast and take them to the hospital.
2. A lifeguard watches swimmers at the pool to keep them safe.
A pool is a place where many people swim, and someone could get into trouble in the water. Lifeguards sit up high and watch carefully so they can jump in and rescue a swimmer right away.
3. A pharmacist gives people the medicine their doctor ordered.
When a doctor writes a prescription, the pharmacist reads it and counts out the right medicine. This helps patients get exactly the pills or liquid they need to feel better.
4. A park ranger protects animals and plants in a park.
Parks are large outdoor areas where wild animals live and plants grow freely. Rangers patrol the park to stop littering, fires, and anything that could harm the wildlife.
5. A coach teaches kids how to play sports and stay active.
Coaches show kids the rules and skills for games like soccer, basketball, and baseball. Playing sports helps kids run around, grow strong muscles, and stay healthy.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. A paramedic helps people who are hurt or very sick.
True False
True — paramedics are emergency helpers trained to treat injuries and illnesses right away. They rush to the scene so people can get care before reaching a hospital.
2. A lifeguard works inside a library.
True False
False — lifeguards work near water at pools and beaches so they can rescue swimmers. A librarian is the helper who works inside a library.
3. A pharmacist fills prescriptions with medicine.
True False
True — a prescription is the doctor's written order for medicine, and the pharmacist fills it by preparing the correct pills or liquid for each patient.
4. A park ranger drives a school bus every morning.
True False
False — a bus driver is the helper who drives a school bus. Park rangers spend their day outdoors caring for plants, animals, and visitors in the park.