Wants and Needs

Grade 5Social Studies45 min

Learning Objective

I can differentiate between things people want and things people need to survive.

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 a warm winter coat a need or a want? Explain your answer. Is a new video game a need or a want? Explain your answer.

Teacher Guide

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  • Answer keys for all questions
  • Differentiation strategies
  • Extension activities
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