Needs and Wants
Social Studies
Needs and Wants starts at 1 and continues till grade 3.
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Describe how Israeli families might make choices between needs and wants when planning their household budget.
Describe how the geography of Israel affects the needs of its people, especially regarding water and shelter.
Discuss how the history of immigration to Israel has influenced what people consider needs and wants in Israeli society.
Explain how the economy of Israel, such as the cost of living, can affect what people see as needs and wants.
Explain how the government in Israel helps people meet their basic needs, such as education and healthcare.
Explain the difference between needs and wants by giving examples from daily life in Israel, such as food, water, and technology.
Give an example of a need and a want that might be different for a child living in a kibbutz compared to a child living in a city like Tel Aviv.
Describe a time when you had to choose between a need and a want. What did you choose and why?
Describe how the needs of children living in a kibbutz in Israel might be similar or different from children living in a city. Give one example for each.
Explain in your own words what is the difference between a need and a want. Give one example of each from your daily life in Israel.
How can understanding the difference between needs and wants help you make better choices in your life? Write your answer with one example.
If you could only choose one, would you buy a warm coat or a new game for winter in Israel? Explain your choice using the idea of needs and wants.
Imagine you have ₪20. You want to buy a sandwich for lunch (₪10) and a new pencil case (₪15). Which one is a need and which one is a want? Explain your answer.
List three things you need to go to school in Israel and explain why each one is important.
Think about the holiday of Sukkot in Israel. What are some needs and wants people might have during this holiday? Give one example of each and explain.
Why is clean water considered a need for people living in Israel? Write two reasons.
Why is it important for families in Israel to spend their money on needs before wants? Give two reasons.
