๐ Topic Summary
Understanding the difference between needs and wants is a crucial life skill, especially for children. A need is something essential for survival, like food, water, shelter, and clothing. Without these, we can't live healthy lives. A want, on the other hand, is something we desire but isn't essential for survival. Toys, video games, and candy are examples of wants. Learning to differentiate between needs and wants helps children make responsible choices and understand the value of resources.
๐ง Part A: Vocabulary
Match the term with its definition:
| Term |
Definition |
| 1. Need |
a. Something you desire but can survive without. |
| 2. Want |
b. To have something that lacks cost |
| 3. Resource |
c. Something essential for survival. |
| 4. Scarcity |
d. A source of supply, support, or aid, especially one that can be readily drawn upon. |
| 5. Free |
e. The state of being scarce or in short supply; shortage. |
(Answers: 1-c, 2-a, 3-d, 4-e, 5-b)
๐ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the missing words in the paragraph below:
A ______ is something you must have to survive, like ______ and ______. A ______ is something you would like to have, but you can live without it, like a new ______ or a ______. Understanding the difference helps us make smart choices about how we spend our ______.
(Answers: need, food, shelter/water/clothing, want, toy, game, money)
๐ Part C: Critical Thinking
Think about your own life. Give two examples of needs and two examples of wants you have. Explain why each is a need or a want.