🍎 Topic Summary
Imagine you're a colonist way back when! People came to America for different reasons, but life wasn't always easy. It's important to know the difference between things they needed to survive, like food and shelter, and things they wanted to make life more comfortable or enjoyable, like fancy clothes or toys. Knowing the difference helps us understand their daily lives and challenges.
📜 Part A: Vocabulary
Match the word with its definition:
- Needs
- Wants
- Colonist
- Shelter
- Survival
Definitions:
- A person who settles in a new colony.
- Things you must have to live.
- The state of continuing to live.
- Things you would like to have but are not essential.
- A place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger.
(Match the terms to the definitions above)
✍️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
The colonists had to work hard for their __________. Basic __________ like houses were built by hand. They needed to grow __________ to eat. Some colonists __________ things like books and fancy clothes, but those were not as important as __________.
Word Bank: wants, survival, needs, food, shelter
🤔 Part C: Critical Thinking
If you were a colonist, what is one need and one want you would have? Explain why!