Basic Economics: Needs vs. Wants Sorting
Essential early financial literacy activity. Students classify survival necessities (needs) versus non-essential desires (wants).
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Grade 1 · social studies · Matching answer key included · US Letter and A4
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Teaching guide, sample answers and curriculum references
Before you begin
Distinguish basic wellbeing needs from preferred extras in a stated situation.
How to use this worksheet
- Model the target skill: define a 'Need' as something required for human survival (food, water, shelter, clothing). Use the first task as a guided example before asking for an independent response.
- Check readiness first: Distinguish basic wellbeing needs from preferred extras in a stated situation.
- Discuss an incorrect response using this distinction: A particular brand is usually a preference even when the underlying category, such as food, meets a need.
A common mistake to discuss
A particular brand is usually a preference even when the underlying category, such as food, meets a need.
What to practice next
Explain a choice under a limited budget and identify what is given up.
Intended curriculum references: C3.D2.Eco.1.K-2. These references describe learning goals; they are not endorsements.
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