Needs and wants (T3 W7)
Progress: 0/7 checkpoints complete (0%).
0/400
0/400
0/400
0/400
0/400
0/400
0/400
0 due | 0 overdue
No due spaced reviews.
No recommendations right now.
No baseline score yet.
No topic mastery records yet.
No adaptive path suggestions yet.
Move from lesson study to exam practice in Economics & Management Sciences.
No direct subject mapping found yet. Browse past papers to pick province and subject.
Needs are essential items that we must have to survive, such as food, water, shelter, and clothing. Without these, we cannot live a healthy life. Wants, on the other hand, are things that we desire but do not need for survival. These include toys, games, and luxury items. Understanding the difference helps us make better choices about how we spend our money and resources.
Let's consider some examples. If you are hungry, you need food to eat; this is a need. However, if you want a new video game, that is a want. Another example is clothing: a warm jacket is a need in winter, but a designer handbag is a want. By discussing these examples, we can see how needs and wants affect our daily lives.
In groups, students will discuss various items they encounter daily and categorize them as needs or wants. Each group will list five items and explain why they classified them as such. This will encourage students to articulate their thoughts and learn from their peers. After the discussion, each group will share their findings with the class.
Students will create a poster titled 'My Needs and Wants.' They will draw or cut out pictures from magazines to represent at least three needs and three wants. Under each picture, they will write a sentence explaining why it is a need or a want. This project will help reinforce their understanding and allow for creativity in expressing their ideas.
Answer: Food
Food is essential for survival, making it a need.
Answer: A smartphone
A smartphone is not essential for survival; it is a desire.
Answer: Water, because we need it to stay alive and healthy.
Water is crucial for hydration and bodily functions.
Answer: A new video game and a skateboard.
These are items I desire but do not need for survival.
Answer: Something necessary for survival
Needs are essential for living, unlike wants.
Answer: A house
A house is a basic need for shelter.
Answer: It helps us make better choices about spending our money.
Understanding needs and wants allows us to prioritize our resources effectively.
Answer: Food and clothing.
These are essential for my health and well-being.