
Wants and Needs
Grade 1st Grade · Social Studies · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can tell the difference between things people want and things people need.
Warm-Up Video
English N Kids · 4:56
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Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Needs are things we must have to live and stay healthy.
- 2
Wants are things we'd like to have, but we can live without them.
- 3
Buying food is more important than buying a toy, because food is a need.
Practice Questions
10 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Tell me one thing that you need and one thing that you want.”
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