What Do They Have?

Worksheet Description

The “Needs and Wants” worksheet is a resource designed to foster critical thinking in students as they navigate the concept of necessity versus desire. The worksheet prompts students to analyze three distinct scenarios, each featuring a different person and object, and determine whether the object represents a need or a want. Students are tasked not only with making a choice but also with explaining the reasoning behind their decision, encouraging them to think deeply about the factors that influence our choices between needs and wants.

Illustrations accompanying each scenario depict individuals with various items: an astronaut with a rocket, a boy with a scooter, and a person with a pizza. These images serve as visual cues to stimulate thought and discussion. The worksheet’s layout is clear and straightforward, with ample lined space provided for students to articulate their thoughts. This activity is intended to prompt students to consider the role of context in determining needs and wants, such as the essential nature of equipment for an astronaut, the recreational aspect of a scooter for a child, and the difference between nutritious food and indulgent treats. By engaging with this worksheet, students learn to assess and articulate the difference between the fundamental necessities for well-being and the additional comforts that enhance our lives.