Needs, Wants, and Choices
Grade 2 - Social Studies - Challenge Me
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Is healthy lunch a need or a want in this situation?
- timeline
- want
- need
- service
Use the choice clue: why is a decorative sticker a want?
- food gives the body energy
- it is entertainment
- people need it for health
- it is enjoyable but not required
Which tradeoff fits limited money and a video game?
- save after paying for a bus ride
- buy pencils for class before stickers
- pay for shelter before a game
- choose lunch before extra candy
Which decision fits the choice about a decorative sticker?
- meet the health need first
- meet the need before the want
- choose school supplies first
- protect safety first
Which sentence shows scarcity in a choice involving safe shelter?
- every want is a law
- there is not enough money, time, or space for every option
- a map key solves every choice
- people never compare options
Is a warm coat in winter a need or a want in this situation?
- service
- timeline
- want
- need
Use the choice clue: why is a new toy a want?
- it is entertainment
- it is a treat, not a health need
- food gives the body energy
- it is fun but optional
Which tradeoff fits limited money and clean water?
- buy pencils for class before stickers
- save for the toy after buying lunch
- buy a coat before a fancy hat
- buy water before a toy
Which decision fits the choice about a warm coat in winter?
- choose the item needed for safety
- choose school supplies first
- choose the food needed for the day
- delay the optional choice
Which sentence shows scarcity in a choice involving extra candy?
- all resources are unlimited
- there is not enough money, time, or space for every option
- a map key solves every choice
- people never compare options