“When you work, do it as worship. Devote your whole life to it for the time being.”– Swami Vivekananda
Work is the foundation of society! Let’s explore how different jobs help us every day. 🌍
NCERT Class 6 Social Science 2025–26 Chapter 13 is titled “The Value of Work”. This chapter helps students understand the importance of work, the difference between economic and non-economic activities, and how different people contribute to society through their jobs or services. It also introduces students to key terms like markets, fee, money’s worth, and community service.
❓ The Big Questions:
1. What are the different types of activities that people engage in?
People engage in economic activities (like farming, teaching, driving, running a shop) and non-economic activities (like caring for family, helping neighbors, volunteering). Both types of work are valuable in their own way.
2. What is their contribution to our everyday lives?
Economic activities help us earn money and meet our daily needs. Non-economic activities improve our quality of life and bring happiness, care, and support in families and communities.
📚 Key Terms
💵 Economic Activities: Work done to earn money (e.g., farming, teaching).
❤️ Non-Economic Activities: Work done out of love/care (e.g., household chores, volunteering).
🏭 Types of Economic Activities
📖 Story: Kavya saw highway construction near Kamlapur village with excavators 🚜 and technicians. This is an economic activity – workers earn money to build roads we all use!
🔹 Examples:
- 👩🌾 Farmer: Grows food for markets
- 👨🏫 Teacher: Educates students (earns salary)
- 🚚 Truck Driver: Transports goods
❤️ Non-Economic Activities
These don’t involve money but improve society:
- 👩🍳 Mother cooking for family
- 🧓 Grandparents telling stories to kids
- 🧑🤝🧑 Community service like cleaning parks
🌟 Why Work is Valuable
💰 Economic Value
Jobs create products/services we use daily (food, phones, hospitals).
❤️ Social Value
Teachers shape futures 👩🏫, doctors save lives 🏥.
🌱 Personal Growth
Work teaches skills, discipline, and confidence.
📝 Textbook Questions & Answers
1. How are economic and non-economic activities different?
Answer:
| Economic Activities | Non-Economic Activities |
|---|---|
| Done to earn money 💰 | Done out of love/care ❤️ |
| Example: Doctor charging fees | Example: Mother cooking free |
2. What jobs do people do? Give examples.
Answer: People work in:
- 👨🔧 Primary: Farming, fishing
- 🏭 Secondary: Factory workers
- 👨💼 Tertiary: Teachers, bankers
3. Why is community service valuable?
Answer: It helps society without money rewards. Example:
- 🧹 Keeping neighborhoods clean
- 📚 Free tutoring for poor children
4. How are people paid for work?
Answer: Different payment types:
- 💵 Salary: Monthly (e.g., teachers)
- 🪙 Wages: Daily (e.g., construction workers)
- 🏦 Fees: Per service (e.g., lawyers)
🔍 Let’s Explore!
✍️ Class Activity: Interview a Worker
Ask a parent/neighbor:
- 1. What work do you do?
- 2. How does it help others?
- 3. What skills are needed?
🎯 Conclusion
All work – paid or unpaid – has value. Respect every job, from farmers to teachers! 🌟
