Social Studies: Needs vs Wants
Learning the difference between things people need and things people want
Learning the difference between things people need and things people want
Social Studies - Grade K-1
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A child drinks water when they are thirsty. Is water a need or a want?
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A boy asks for a new toy car to play with. Is the toy car a need or a want?
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A family lives in a house or apartment. Is a home a need or a want?
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A girl wants a big birthday cake with extra frosting. Is the cake a need or a want?
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A child wears a warm coat in winter. Is the coat a need or a want?
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A boy asks for a tablet to play games. Is the tablet a need or a want?
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A family buys apples, rice, and milk to eat. Is food a need or a want?
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A girl wants sparkly shoes in her favorite color, even though she already has shoes. Are the sparkly shoes a need or a want?
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A baby needs a blanket to stay warm at night. Is the blanket a need or a want?
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A child wants ice cream after dinner. Is ice cream a need or a want?
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A family goes to the doctor when someone is very sick. Is medicine or care from a doctor a need or a want?
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A child wants a giant stuffed animal from the store. Is the stuffed animal a need or a want?
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A person wears shoes to protect their feet outside. Are shoes a need or a want?
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A boy wants balloons for a party. Are balloons a need or a want?
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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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