Unit Checkpoint
Review What You Learned
Congratulations! You have finished all the lessons in the Needs & Wants unit. Let's review the big ideas before you take the checkpoint quiz.
Lesson 1: What We Need
- A need is something we must have to live and stay healthy.
- The four basic needs are: food, water, shelter, and clothing.
- Without needs, we cannot survive.
Lesson 2: What We Want
- A want is something we would like to have but do not need to survive.
- Wants make life more fun and enjoyable.
- Examples of wants: toys, games, candy, decorations.
Lesson 3: Primary Source Analysis
- A primary source is something from the past, like an old picture or object.
- We ask: What do I see? Who used this? Is it a need or want? How is it different from today?
- Primary sources help us learn about needs and wants long ago.
Lesson 4: Maps and Data
- A map shows where things are located.
- A chart uses pictures or bars to show and compare information.
- Maps and charts can show us about needs and wants in our community.
Lesson 5: Claim and Evidence Writing
- A claim is a sentence that tells what you think.
- Evidence explains WHY your claim is true.
- Use the word "because" to connect your claim to your evidence.
Key Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Need | Something we must have to live (food, water, shelter, clothing) |
| Want | Something we would like but do not need to survive |
| Primary Source | Something made or used by people long ago |
| Map | A drawing that shows where things are located |
| Chart | Pictures or bars that show and compare information |
| Claim | A sentence that tells what you think |
| Evidence | Information that supports and explains your claim |
Unit Checkpoint Quiz
Answer these questions to show what you learned in this unit. Try your best!
1. What is a need? Give two examples of needs.
2. What is a want? Give two examples of wants.
3. Sort these items into NEEDS and WANTS: apple, toy robot, jacket, water, video game, house.
4. Why are needs more important than wants?
5. What is a primary source? Give one example.
6. You see an old picture of people carrying water from a well. What NEED does this picture show?
7. What is the difference between a map and a chart?
8. A community map shows 4 grocery stores and 1 candy shop. Which type of place helps with a NEED? Which helps with a WANT?
9. What is a claim? What is evidence?
10. Finish this sentence with evidence: "A winter coat is a need because ___."
11. A chart shows that most families spend more money on food than on toys. Write a CLAIM about this and support it with EVIDENCE from the chart.
12. Think about your own life. Name one NEED you had today and one WANT you had today. Explain why each one is a need or want.
Check Your Understanding
Review these important questions and answers.
Question 1: Can something be a need for one person and a want for another?
Show Answer
The basic needs (food, water, shelter, clothing) are needs for everyone. But sometimes things can seem different. For example, medicine is a need for someone who is sick, but not for someone who is healthy. The four basic needs are always needs for all people.
Question 2: Why is it important to know the difference between needs and wants?
Show Answer
Knowing the difference helps us make good choices. We should make sure we have our needs first before spending time or money on wants. It also helps us understand that some things are more important than others.
Question 3: How do all the skills in this unit work together?
Show Answer
First, we learned what needs and wants are. Then we used primary sources to see needs and wants from the past. We used maps and charts to see information about needs and wants in our community. Finally, we learned to write claims with evidence to share our thinking about needs and wants. All these skills help us understand and talk about needs and wants!
Next Steps
- Review any lessons you found challenging
- Talk with a family member about needs and wants in your home
- Keep practicing writing claims with evidence
- You are ready to move on to the next unit in Social Studies!
Great Job!
You have completed the Needs & Wants unit! You learned important skills that will help you understand economics and make good decisions. Keep up the great work!