Grade 1 · Social studies

Distinguish basic needs from optional wants

LET’S TRY ONE

A person is thirsty. Which directly meets that basic need?

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Drinking water directly addresses thirst.

Your turn!
Learning steps & teaching tips

Identify the resource that meets the specific basic need described.

  1. People also value comfort and interests; this question asks which choice directly meets the named basic need.
  2. Work through the example. Explain how its evidence supports the answer.
  3. Try a new question; use the explanation to check your thinking.

Try it together

Make one new example with a partner. Identify the evidence for your answer before checking it together.

People also value comfort and interests; this question asks which choice directly meets the named basic need.