Needs & Wants
What is a need?
Something you must have to live, like food or water.
What are goods?
Things people buy and can touch, like clothes or toys.
What is a job?
Work someone does to help others.
What is saving?
Keeping money to use later.
People who help the mayor make decisions.
Council Members
What is a want?
Something you like to have but do not need to live.
What are services?
Work people do to help others, like teaching or cleaning.
Why do people work?
To earn money and help the community.
What is spending?
When you give money to buy goods or services, you are doing this.
True or False: The mayor works alone.
False
Is a video game a need or a want?
Want
Is a haircut a good or a service?
Service
Name one community job that helps people.
(Teacher, nurse, firefighter, police officer)
Why is saving important?
So you can buy something special later.
What is local government responsible for?
Running the community and making rules.
What are needs?
Food, water, and shelter are all examples of this.
Is a loaf of bread a good or a service?
Good
Who helps patients when they are sick?
Nurse , doctor
Is buying everything you want an example of saving or spending?
spending
True or False: Ignoring rules helps the community.
False , follow rules !
You have only a little money. You must choose between food and a toy. Which one is a need, and WHY
Food,
A doctor gives you medicine at the hospital. Name one good and one service in this situation.
Good: Medicine
Service: The doctor helping the patient
Why is having different jobs in a community important? Name two ways jobs help people.
Jobs help people earn money and take care of the community (keep people safe, teach, help when sick).
You get $5. You spend $2 on a snack and save the rest.
How much money did you save, and what does saving mean?
Saved $3
Saving means keeping money to use later
How do following rules and voting help make a community better? Give one reason for each.
Rules :
Voting:
Following rules keeps people safe and respectful
Voting helps people choose leaders and make decisions