Water Needs and Wants

Grade 3Social Studies45 min

Learning Objective

I can sort different uses of water into "Needs" and "Wants" categories.

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

7 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Is using water to brush your teeth a "need" or a "want"? Is using water to fill a water balloon for a water fight a "need" or a "want"?

Teacher Guide

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