PPT: Economic Activities Around Us | Social Studies for Class 6 PDF Download

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E C O N O M I C A C T I V I T I E S
A R O U N D U S
C l a s s 6
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E C O N O M I C A C T I V I T I E S
A R O U N D U S
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I N T R O D U C T I O N
People do different jobs like farming, teaching, and driving to earn money and
help others. These are called economic activities.
Long ago, work was simple, but today, there are many types of jobs like banking,
making computers, and repairing things.
Every job is important because it helps us get food, clothes, and education,
making life better!
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E C O N O M I C A C T I V I T I E S
A R O U N D U S
C l a s s 6
I N T R O D U C T I O N
People do different jobs like farming, teaching, and driving to earn money and
help others. These are called economic activities.
Long ago, work was simple, but today, there are many types of jobs like banking,
making computers, and repairing things.
Every job is important because it helps us get food, clothes, and education,
making life better!
THE CLASSIFICATION OF ECONOMIC
ACTIVITIES INTO ECONOMIC SECTORS
Primary Activities :
Some jobs depend on nature to provide
things we need. These are called primary
activities, as they are the first step in making
goods.
Examples:
Farmers grow grains, fruits, and
vegetables.
People collect wood for building and
furniture.
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E C O N O M I C A C T I V I T I E S
A R O U N D U S
C l a s s 6
I N T R O D U C T I O N
People do different jobs like farming, teaching, and driving to earn money and
help others. These are called economic activities.
Long ago, work was simple, but today, there are many types of jobs like banking,
making computers, and repairing things.
Every job is important because it helps us get food, clothes, and education,
making life better!
THE CLASSIFICATION OF ECONOMIC
ACTIVITIES INTO ECONOMIC SECTORS
Primary Activities :
Some jobs depend on nature to provide
things we need. These are called primary
activities, as they are the first step in making
goods.
Examples:
Farmers grow grains, fruits, and
vegetables.
People collect wood for building and
furniture.
THE CLASSIFICATION OF ECONOMIC
ACTIVITIES INTO ECONOMIC SECTORS
Secondary Activities:
Some jobs change natural materials into
useful products. These are called secondary
activities. They turn raw materials into
finished goods.
What Does the Secondary Sector Do?
Builds houses, schools, and roads.
Provides water, electricity, and gas.
Converts farm, forest, and mining
materials into daily-use goods.
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E C O N O M I C A C T I V I T I E S
A R O U N D U S
C l a s s 6
I N T R O D U C T I O N
People do different jobs like farming, teaching, and driving to earn money and
help others. These are called economic activities.
Long ago, work was simple, but today, there are many types of jobs like banking,
making computers, and repairing things.
Every job is important because it helps us get food, clothes, and education,
making life better!
THE CLASSIFICATION OF ECONOMIC
ACTIVITIES INTO ECONOMIC SECTORS
Primary Activities :
Some jobs depend on nature to provide
things we need. These are called primary
activities, as they are the first step in making
goods.
Examples:
Farmers grow grains, fruits, and
vegetables.
People collect wood for building and
furniture.
THE CLASSIFICATION OF ECONOMIC
ACTIVITIES INTO ECONOMIC SECTORS
Secondary Activities:
Some jobs change natural materials into
useful products. These are called secondary
activities. They turn raw materials into
finished goods.
What Does the Secondary Sector Do?
Builds houses, schools, and roads.
Provides water, electricity, and gas.
Converts farm, forest, and mining
materials into daily-use goods.
THE CLASSIFICATION OF ECONOMIC
ACTIVITIES INTO ECONOMIC SECTORS
Secondary Activities:
Examples:
Food processing ? Grains become flour.
Oil & Tea making ? Groundnuts make oil,
and tea leaves make tea.
Woodworking ? Trees become furniture
and paper.