Some things people want. Some things people must have are called needs. Needs must be met before wants.
Learning Objectives
Students will understand the difference between wants and needs. A want is anything that a person does not need, but would like to have. A need is anything that a person must have to live a comfortable, healthy, and safe life.
Students will know about the many needs that humans require.
Supporting Activities
Before viewing the video
Ask the following questions: What would happen if we suddenly had no more water on the earth? What if there were no more air? What if we had no more food — just televisions, computers, and toys? How do clothes help us? What if there was no place to sleep? This video is goin...
Think about what natural resources are used to make the objects you use everyday.
Learning Objectives
Students will know the three types of natural resources: inexhaustible, renewable, and nonrenewable.
Inexhaustible natural resources cannot be used up.
i) Air is inexhaustible. All living things need air to live. Air is also used for things like blowing up toys, hearing sounds, and flying...
Take a trip to a local recycling plant. Students will be able to see how recycling works, what kind of things can be recycled, and the benefits of recycling.
Bring to class several items that come from natural resources. They could be things like clothing, a nail or screw, some food items, or a toy made of wood. Have the stud...