Wants and Needs
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Objective
I can tell the difference between things people want and things people need.
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Warm-up video
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Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
Needs are things we must have to live and stay healthy.
- 2
Wants are things we'd like to have, but we can live without them.
- 3
Buying food is more important than buying a toy, because food is a need.
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Practice
10 questions
What is something you MUST have to live and stay healthy?
What is something that would be nice to have, but you can live without?
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Tell me one thing that you need and one thing that you want.”
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