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Social Studies: Needs vs Wants

Learning the difference between things people need and things people want

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Social Studies: Needs vs Wants

Learning the difference between things people need and things people want

Social Studies - Grade K-1

Instructions: Read each problem carefully. Decide if each item is a need or a want. Show your thinking with words or pictures.
  1. 1

    A child drinks water when they are thirsty. Is water a need or a want?

  2. 2

    A boy asks for a new toy car to play with. Is the toy car a need or a want?

  3. 3

    A family lives in a house or apartment. Is a home a need or a want?

  4. 4

    A girl wants a big birthday cake with extra frosting. Is the cake a need or a want?

  5. 5

    A child wears a warm coat in winter. Is the coat a need or a want?

  6. 6

    A boy asks for a tablet to play games. Is the tablet a need or a want?

  7. 7

    A family buys apples, rice, and milk to eat. Is food a need or a want?

  8. 8

    A girl wants sparkly shoes in her favorite color, even though she already has shoes. Are the sparkly shoes a need or a want?

  9. 9

    A baby needs a blanket to stay warm at night. Is the blanket a need or a want?

  10. 10

    A child wants ice cream after dinner. Is ice cream a need or a want?

  11. 11

    A family goes to the doctor when someone is very sick. Is medicine or care from a doctor a need or a want?

  12. 12

    A child wants a giant stuffed animal from the store. Is the stuffed animal a need or a want?

  13. 13

    A person wears shoes to protect their feet outside. Are shoes a need or a want?

  14. 14

    A boy wants balloons for a party. Are balloons a need or a want?

  15. 15

    A family uses soap and clean water to wash hands and stay clean. Are soap and clean water a need or a want?

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