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