Mrs. Burkhart 2 nd Grade

Everyone has wants and needs. They can be different for each person. So what is the difference between a want and need?

 Wants are desires for goods and services we would like to have but do not need. Many wants may seem like needs. Sports Car Computer Toys What is a want ?

 Needs are a special kind of want and refer to things we must have to survive. Food, water and shelter are examples of things you need. Water Food Shelter What is a need ?

Examples… I want a video game but I need shoes to protect my feet. I want a cell phone but I need a coat for the cold weather. I want an ice cream cone but I really need to eat fruits and vegetables instead. I want a can of soda but I need water.

Click on each picture to find out if it is a want or a need. Once you have clicked thru all of the pictures click here

This is a need. You need healthy food to survive. Click here to continue

This is a want. You don’t need this to survive. Click here to continue

This is a need. You need medicine if you are sick. Click here to continue

 Now it’s time for you to decide what is a want and what is a need … Test your knowledge!

Which one is a want ? (click the correct picture) Soap Movie Tickets Air

Correct! This is a want. You don’t need movie tickets to survive. Click here to continue

Try Again! This is a need. You need this to survive Go back

Which one do you need to survive? (click the correct picture) Xbox Dollhouse Water

Try Again! This is a want. You don’t need this to survive. Go back

Correct! This is a need. You need water to survive. Click here to continue

Which one is a want ? (click the correct picture) Candy Family House

Correct! This is a want. You don’t need candy to survive. You need healthy food. Click here to continue

Try again! This is a need. You need your family especially if you are a child. Go back

Try again! This is a need. You need a house for shelter. Go back

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