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Needs and Wants Worksheet

A Grade 3 social studies worksheet to help students understand the difference between needs and wants with engaging questions.

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NCSS.D2.Eco.1.3-5. Explain how economic decisions affect scarcity and opportunity costs.social studieseconomicsneedswantsgrade 3
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Needs and Wants

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will help you understand the difference between things you need to live and things you want to make life more enjoyable.

1. Which of the following is a basic human need?

a

A new video game

b

Food

c

A fancy toy car

d

A trip to the moon

2. Which of the following is an example of a want?

a

Water to drink

b

A place to live

c

A pet puppy

d

Clothes to wear

3. A   is something you must have to live.

4. A   is something you would like to have, but do not need to live.

5. We need   to feel safe and warm.

6. Having a roof over your head is a want.

T

True

F

False

7. Going to the movies is a need.

T

True

F

False

8. Name two things that are needs for you and your family.

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

shelter
phone
toys
water

9. Everyone needs   to drink to stay alive.

10. A warm home provides   from the cold.

11. Many children like to play with  , but they are not a need.