Plumber micro-lesson

Sophia James

Life Skills

Do you struggle with balancing your kids’ screen time with their education? Say hello to 1Question, the app that solves this problem with a fun twist! Our app lets your child earn screen time minutes in their favourite apps by watching educational videos and correctly answering quiz questions. And the best part? You get to decide which apps to lock behind learning using 1Question.

Learning time

Kids learn by watching short, engaging video lessons.

Do you like completing a good puzzle? Or maybe you like to build things that belong together like with LEGOs? If so, then you could be a plumber. A plumber is a person who installs and repairs pipes and fixtures that carry water, gas, or other fluids in homes and businesses. They also maintain plumbing fixtures in items like bathtubs, showers, and appliances. Plumbers can earn a degree in plumbing by successfully completing the courses from a trade school which normally can take about two years. Upon completion, future plumbers can apply for an apprenticeship which will allow them to follow an experienced plumber so they can be the best plumber that they can be. But wait, you don't have to be a grown up to be a plumber. You can start right now. Do you have any ideas how you can use your love of building to make money? You can start by building models and ask your parents or guardians if you can help them put something together. Problem-solving skills and putting things together is an important part of being a plumber. Until then, have fun solving problems.

Answer time

Kids earn more screen time by answering fun educational questions.

Here are some example of questions about this video that kids may be asked in the 1Question app to earn screen time.

What do Plumbers apply for after completing Trade School?

1) An apprenticeship

2) A biology degree

3) A drivers license

4) A passport
What does apprenticeship mean?

1) When a future worker follows an experienced worker to learn how to do the job correctly

2) A name for a rock

3) A name for a bug

4) A name for a plant
What does a Plumber do?

1) Installs, repairs pipes and fixtures that carry water, gas and other liquids in buildings

2) Cooks meals

3) Sings songs

4) Give speeches
What things can Plumbers fix problems?

1) bathtubs, sinks, toilets and appliances

2) iPad

3) Wooden Table

4) Fireplace
Where do Plumbers learn to be a Plumber?

1) Trade School

2) Outerspace

3) Museum

4) Bank

Recreational screen time

Kids can use the screen time minutes they earned to unlock the apps selected by their parent e.g. games, social media, streaming, etc.

Out of time

When screen time minutes run out, kids are locked out and need to complete more learning in 1Question to earn more time.

Meet your educator

Our micro-courses are developed and delivered by qualified educators from around the world.

Sophia James

My name is Sophia James and I am a dedicated educator who enjoys helping students believe in themselves and trying new things. I believe the best way to do that, is to lead by example. So as I work hard at being a mother, wife, and teacher, I hope to inspire my students to work hard at whatever stage life brings them.

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