139. 1st Grade SSR: Jobs That Use Water

Did you ever help wash cars? Some people’s job is to wash cars. They use soapy water and hoses to get cars clean. Clean cars look super on a sunny day!

Some people’s job is washing dishes, pots, and pans. They use lots of hot, soapy water. We need clean dishes for eating and clean pots and pans for cooking.

Farming is another job that uses water. Farmers must water crops that cannot grow without water. Farms can’t grow plums, peaches, corn, wheat, or other foods without it.

Cows, sheep, goats, hens, and other farm animals need water to drink. Cows and goats cannot make milk without it.

People use water to do jobs that help us stay well. Moms, dads, and nurses wash out our cuts with soap and water to get rid of germs. Dentists use water when they check and clean our teeth.

Some people teach kids how to swim. They watch over kids swimming in pools or lakes and jump in to help if it is needed.

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Some jobs are on boats that go far out to sea. Fishing boats catch fish with nets and long fishing lines. Big ships bring fish and other things to markets for people to buy.

Some boats take cars on short trips over water. These boats help people cross water and still use their cars when they reach land. It’s fun to be in a car on a boat.

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Some jobs are on boats that go far out to sea. Fishing boats catch fish with nets and long fishing lines. Big ships bring fish and other things to markets for people to buy.

Some boats take cars on short trips over water. These boats help people cross water and still use their cars when they reach land. It’s fun to be in a car on a boat.

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Artists use water to make all kinds of art. It can be added to paints. Artists mix paints to make new colors. They mix clay with water to make vases, cups, or dishes.

You can mix paper and glue with water, too, and shape it into things. After letting them dry, you can paint them..

How might you use water to make art?

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