Needs Versus Wants in Our Everyday Lives

Needs Versus Wants in Our Everyday Lives

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, Life Skills, Other

3rd - 5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video explores the difference between needs and wants, using a game scenario where viewers choose essential items for survival on a deserted island. It emphasizes the importance of prioritizing needs over wants in daily life, providing examples like food, water, and shelter as needs, while video games and sweets are wants. The video concludes with a reflection on personal desires and the importance of financial responsibility.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main topic introduced at the beginning of the video?

The importance of milk and cookies

The history of video games

How to play video games

The difference between needs and wants

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the island survival scenario, which item is considered a need?

A baseball

Cotton candy

A skateboard

A basket of fruit and vegetables

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is bottled water considered a need in the survival scenario?

It tastes better than ocean water

It is essential for survival

It can be used for cooking

It is a luxury item

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT considered an essential need?

Shelter

Video games

Medicine

Eyeglasses

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What determines if a car is a need or a want?

The size of the car

The color of the car

The availability of public transportation

The brand of the car

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to prioritize needs over wants?

To impress friends

To have more fun

To ensure survival and health

To save money for vacations

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which item is identified as a want in the video?

Video games

An apple

Electricity

Bandages

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