Circus Workers

Learning about jobs builds understanding of community roles.

• Framework: IPC
• Unit: Circus
• Learning area: Social & Emotional Development
• Level: Level 2

Objectives

• Students will identify jobs at a circus.
• Students will understand workers' responsibilities.

Materials

• Job cards
• Costume pieces
• Props
• Interview sheets

Instructions

1. Discuss different circus jobs (ringmaster, animal trainer, acrobat).

2. Students choose a job to learn about.

3. Dress up and act out the job.

4. Interview each other about their 'work.'

Educator tip

Connect to community helpers theme.

Assessment

Evaluate understanding of job responsibilities.

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