Manual labour

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/manual-labour

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is manual labour and why is it important?Manual labour is work done with our bodies and hands. It has helped humans build homes, roads, and great monuments for thousands of years.
2. How did people build the pyramids and roads in ancient Egypt and Rome?They used only their bodies and simple tools. Many strong people worked together to move huge stones and lay long roads.

Mechanization: The process of replacing human or animal labour with machines.
Musculoskeletal System: The body's framework of muscles, bones, and connective tissues that enables movement.
Ergonomics: The study of people's efficiency in their working environment, focusing on design and safety.