The document discusses the difference between needs and wants for families. It explains that families need food, clothing, and shelter to survive but may want additional things like different types of food, clothing, or houses. The document is intended for a social studies lesson where students will play a needs and wants bingo game to further explore the concept.

1. Things Families Need and Things Families Want By: Miss Grear April 2 nd and 3 rd , 2009 Social Studies

2. Things Families Buy 4 3 2 1

3. How are needs different from wants?

4. Needs Why do we need food? What kinds of food do you like to eat? Why do we need clothing? Are there times you need different kinds of clothing? What kind of clothing do you wear in the summer? What kind of clothing do you wear in the winter? Why do we need shelter? What kinds of shelter do families live in?

5. Wants What things do your families want?

6. BINGO!!!! To review, we are going to play Needs and Wants bingo. To make your game board… Once everyone is done making their boards, we will discuss how to play and begin!