Economy and Goods
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Objective
I can explain the difference between things people need and things people want.
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Practice
7 questions
What are needs? Give three examples of things that people need.
What are wants? Give three examples of things that people want.
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Exit ticket
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“Is having a pet a need or a want? Explain your answer. Is having clean drinking water a need or a want? Explain your answer. ”
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