Needs and Wants
Aligned to C3.D2.Eco.1 — C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards.
What this lesson teaches
A need is something we must have to live, like food and water. A want is something that is nice to have, like a toy.
Worked example
You need food for dinner, but a new game is something you just want.
Practice questions
- Name one thing you need.
- Name one thing you want.
- Is water a need or a want?
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Necesidades y deseos
Una necesidad es algo que debemos tener para vivir, como la comida y el agua. Un deseo es algo bonito de tener, como un juguete.
Ejemplo: Necesitas comida para la cena, pero un juego nuevo es algo que solo deseas.
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