What are needs?
Test your students' prior knowledge by creating a needs and wants T-chart or a K-W-L chart (both can be accessed by downloading the Flipchart below). If you decide to use the K-W-L chart, complete the K and W sections.
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Introduce your students to the new vocabulary words by using the vocabulary cards pictured below. You can download them using the link below in case you'd like to print them to add to your vocabulary word wall. Then use the resources on the rest of this page to go deeper into needs.
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Needs are things that we must have to live. Without these needs, we would not be able to survive.
There are several things that we need to stay alive.
There are several things that we need to stay alive.
Water -- We need water to drink and use for cooking. Water provides energy for our bodies. What are some other things we need water for?
Food - We need healthy food to keep our bodies strong and provide our bodies with energy. What are some other healthy foods we need for our bodies?
Shelter - We need shelter to protect us from cold and stormy weather. What are some other types of shelter that people use?
Clothing - We need clothing to protect our bodies. We need different types of clothing for each season. What are some different clothes that we need for each season? Why do the seasons determine what types of clothes we need?