Understanding Needs and Wants

Decide if the following habits in each picture are safe or not safe:

Classify the following things in the box into needs and wants:

List four of the Major physical needs:

Choose the correct answer: What is a "need"?

• Something we like to have

• Something we must have to live

• Something we use for fun

How many main physical needs do people have to survive?

• Three

• Five

• Seven

Why is air important for us?

• It helps us sleep

• It helps us grow

• It helps us breathe

Why is shelter air important for us?

• To give us food

• To keep us safe and dry

• To help us play

Which of these is a need for our body?

• Ice cream

• Milk and cheese

• Cake

Why is protein important for the body?

• It makes us sleepy

• It helps us grow and stay strong

• It helps us play games

Why do we need clothing?

• To look nice

• To stay clean

• To stay warm and protect our skin