Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
An introductory worksheet for 6th graders to understand Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and its different levels.
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Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the provided word bank to fill in the blanks.
Abraham Maslow was a psychologist who created a theory about human needs. He suggested that people are motivated to fulfill basic needs before moving on to more advanced needs. He organized these needs into a pyramid, with the most basic needs at the bottom.
The image to the left is a representation of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. Imagine each level of the pyramid must be met before you can move up to the next. For example, you need food and water before you can worry about safety.
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
1. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is often shown as a .
2. The most needs are at the bottom of the hierarchy.
3. The need for food, water, and sleep are examples of needs.
4. Feeling secure and having a home are part of the needs level.
5. Friendship and family connections fall under the needs.
6. Achieving personal goals and feeling good about yourself are examples of needs.
7. The highest level of needs, where a person reaches their full potential, is called .
1. Which of these is NOT a basic physiological need?
Food
Water
A new video game
Sleep
2. What level of need is met when you have friends and feel part of a group?
Safety
Esteem
Love/Belonging
Self-Actualization
1. According to Maslow, you must satisfy all your physiological needs before you can feel safe.
True
False
2. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is only about what people want, not what they need.
True
False
1. Give an example of a 'Safety' need and explain why it is important.
2. How might a student's 'Love/Belonging' needs be met at school?
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