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Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Do I Need It or Do I Want It?: Making Budget Choices

Subject Area

Social Studies

Grade(s)

K

Overview

This classroom resource is a book from Epic! which describes needs and wants. The book defines budget, savings, and income. The book includes a glossary, further reading suggestions, and learning activities. It can be used to teach students to distinguish between needs and wants and to demonstrate effective decision-making when making budget choices.

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    Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): KG

    SS10.K.4

    Differentiate between needs and wants of family, school, and community.

    Unpacked Content

    UP:SS10.K.4

    Vocabulary

    • needs
    • wants
    • desire
    • compare
    • contrast
    • choice
    • survive

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • People need certain things to live.
    • There are things they want but are not necessary.
    • Not all wants can be fulfilled.
    • Vocabulary: choice, need, want, survive, desire, compare, contrast

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • Recite items that are needs.
    • Recite items that are wants.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • There is a difference between a want and a need.
    • Not all wants can be fulfilled.
    • Choices usually have to be made when considering things they want.
    Link to Resource

    CR Resource Type

    Interactive/Game

    Resource Provider

    Epic!
    Accessibility

    Accessibility

    Text Resources: Content is organized under headings and subheadings
    License

    License Type

    Custom
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