Wants and Needs

Grade 1Social Studies45 min

aligned to Nys Social Studies Standard: Nys Social Studies Standards 2.8b People Make Decisions To Buy, Sell, And Use Money Based On Their Needs, Wants, And The Availability Of Resources. Students Will Explore Economic Decision Making And The Use Of Money.

Learning Objective

I can tell the difference between things people need and things people want.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

Financial Literacy—Needs and Wants | Learn about needs, wants, and opportunity costs

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Practice

14 min

6 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Is water a need or a want? Explain why. Is a toy a need or a want? Explain why.

Teacher Guide

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