Examples of Needs and Wants in a Community for Grade 3

📚 Understanding Needs and Wants in a Community

A community is a group of people living in the same area. To make a community thrive, we need to understand the difference between needs and wants.

• 🏠 Needs: 🤔 These are things we must have to survive. They include:
• 💧 Water: We need clean water to drink.
• 🍎 Food: We need healthy food to eat.
• 👕 Shelter: We need a safe place to live.
• 🏥 Healthcare: We need doctors and hospitals when we are sick.
• 🎁 Wants: 🤩 These are things we would like to have, but we can live without them. They include:
• 玩具 Toys: Fun things to play with.
• 🍦 Ice Cream: A tasty treat.
• 🎬 Movies: Entertainment to enjoy.
• 🎮 Video Games: Another form of entertainment.
• 🏘️ Community Needs: 🤝 These are things the whole community needs:
• 🏫 Schools: For learning and education.
• 🏥 Hospitals: For healthcare.
• 👮 Police Stations: For safety and security.
• 消防 Fire Stations: To put out fires and help people.
• 🛣️ Roads: To travel from place to place.

Practice Quiz

1. What is something that a person needs to survive?
   1. A. A new bicycle
   2. B. A video game
   3. C. Clean water
   4. D. Ice cream
2. Which of these is a want, not a need?
   1. A. Food
   2. B. Shelter
   3. C. A toy car
   4. D. Water
3. Why are schools important for a community?
   1. A. To provide entertainment
   2. B. To sell snacks
   3. C. To provide education
   4. D. To play games
4. What is the purpose of a fire station in a community?
   1. A. To sell newspapers
   2. B. To put out fires
   3. C. To build houses
   4. D. To plant trees
5. Which of the following is a community need?
   1. A. A swimming pool in every backyard
   2. B. A movie theater on every street
   3. C. Roads for transportation
   4. D. A candy store on every corner
6. Why is healthcare a need for a community?
   1. A. To make people feel bored
   2. B. To help people when they are sick
   3. C. To provide toys for children
   4. D. To build houses
7. Which of these is something you can live without?
   1. A. Air
   2. B. Food
   3. C. A Pet Dog
   4. D. Water