Needs and Wants
Social Studies
Needs and Wants starts at 1 and continues till grade 3.
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Describe how holidays in Israel, such as Sukkot or Passover, show the difference between needs and wants.
Describe how people in Israel might have different needs and wants depending on where they live, such as in a city like Tel Aviv or in a rural village.
Describe how the climate and geography of Israel affect what people need to live comfortably.
Explain how the government in Israel helps people meet their basic needs, such as health and education.
Explain the difference between needs and wants by giving examples from daily life in Israel, such as food, water, and toys.
Explain why sharing resources, like water, is important in Israel and how it helps meet everyone's needs.
Think about a family living in a kibbutz in Israel. What are some needs and wants they might have, and how might the kibbutz help meet those needs?
Describe how needs and wants might be different for children living in a city like Tel Aviv compared to children living in a kibbutz.
Describe the difference between a 'need' and a 'want' using examples from your daily life at home or school.
Explain in your own words what a 'need' is and give two examples of needs that children in Israel have.
If you had ₪10 and you could buy either a sandwich or a toy, which would you choose if you were hungry? Explain your choice using the idea of needs and wants.
Imagine you are packing a bag for a trip to the Negev desert. List three things you would pack that are needs and explain why each one is important.
Think about your school day. Write about one thing you need at school and one thing you want at school. Explain why each is a need or a want.
Why is it important for families in Israel to spend money on needs before wants? Give an example to support your answer.
