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Lesson Introduction: Needs and Wants

Every person has things they must have to live, and other things they simply wish to have. These are called needs and wants.

  • Needs are the basic things we cannot live without. Examples: food, water, clothing, shelter, and medicine.

  • Wants are the extra things that make life more fun or comfortable, but we can still live without them. Examples: toys, gadgets, video games, ice cream, or a new bike.

Both needs and wants are important in our lives, but needs come first because they help us survive and stay healthy.

👉 Example:

  • A sandwich is a need because it gives you food to stay strong.

  • A chocolate cake is a want because it’s nice to have, but not necessary.

TASK:

  1. Click on the button below. It will pop up to a screen and go to “Learn with an Example” or “Watch a video” first.

  2. Once both of those are complete, measure your skills. Do 15 problems and see how many you can get right.

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