What Is It?

Worksheet Description

The “Want or Need?” worksheet presents an educational exercise aimed at helping students distinguish between necessities and luxuries. The worksheet lists pairs of items, and students are instructed to classify each item as a want or a need by writing the appropriate answer on the line next to each word. This task encourages students to think critically about the role and importance of different items in their lives and to understand the fundamental differences between what is essential for well-being and what constitutes an extra comfort or pleasure.

The items listed include a mix of everyday objects and experiences such as “fruit,” “apartment,” and “water,” as well as more leisurely and non-essential items like “Slinky,” “Netflix,” and “candy bar.” This variety prompts students to evaluate items that impact basic living needs against those that enhance life’s enjoyment. Through this activity, students develop practical decision-making skills that can be applied to real-life scenarios involving financial and personal choices.