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The Differences between Basic Wants and Needs
Contributor: Kimberly Jolley Sample NearPod Lesson
In this unit, first grade students will be learning the difference between basic wants and needs. Students may not be able to distinguish between a basic want and a need. Students will engage in learning experiences such as pretend play, lecture and modeling, virtual field trip, and an interactive slide show. Students will have the opportunity to learn about places that represent basic wants and needs on a virtual field trip through the city of Gallatin. They will facilitate group work by presenting drawings of basic wants and needs on an interactive slide show and share their findings with the class. Knowledge about the difference between wants and needs is important so students can examine why people need shelter, clothes, water and food. Once students understand the difference between wants and needs, they will be able to recognize the needs that are necessary to live everyday versus the wants that are nice to have.
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Studying and understanding the difference between basic wants and needs is a learning expectation covered under Tennessee State Standards for Economics 1.08.
Determine the difference between basic wants and needs, and provide examples of each.
Identifying Needs and Wants
Name: Kimberly Jolley
Duration of Lesson: 30 minutes Subject Area(s): Social Studies
Grade Level: 1st
Analyze learners General Characteristics
In my first-grade class at Benny Bills Elementary School, there are eight girls and ten boys making a total of eighteen students. The class is comprised of African American and Caucasian students between the ages of six and seven. One student has an IEP for speech development. There are no English Language Learners in this classroom. Benny Bills Elementary is a Title 1 school receiving extra funds for classroom supplies and participates in the National School Lunch Program.
Curriculum Competencies
To complete this lesson, students will need to know the difference between a need and want and identify pictures to place in the correct category of need or want.
Technology Competencies
To complete this lesson, students will need to know how to log in to a Chromebook and navigate the SeeSaw app using a mouse to place pictures in the correct category.
State & NETS*S objectives
Tennessee State Standards for Economics 1.08. Determine the difference between basic wants and needs, and provide examples of each.
ISTE Standard
1.c. Students use technology to seek feedback that informs and improves their practice and to demonstrate their learning in a variety of ways.
Behavioral Objective
Given a Chromebook and SeeSaw app, the students in the first-grade class, will identify pictures of various needs and wants while manipulating a mouse to place these items into the appropriate category. The students will complete with a partner, the identification of 12 items categorized by a need or want. The students will need to correctly identify 10 out of 12 pictures correctly on the app to demonstrate their understanding of the standard.
Language Objective Key vocabulary: need, want
Academic Language Functions
To express understanding, students will identify specific items as a need or want vocally to their partner. The students will be able to recognize the terms need and want displayed on the app and express the definition of each.
The vocabulary terms have been taught in a previous lesson. Students have been discussing the difference between a need and a want and viewing examples. Students are familiar with identifying items in daily life as a need or want, so the purpose of this lesson is to demonstrate their understanding of the state standard.
Select instructional methods, media, and materials ●Key vocabulary words/definitions displayed on bulletin board (teacher centered)
●Small poster of needs and wants
Technological Materials
•SeeSaw Learning, Inc. (2020) SeeSaw Class (version 7.4.1)[iTunes App, Cost: Free] Retrieved from https://app.seesaw.me/#/try/prompt/ prompt.0db7b199-08c6-4cb9-8a34-34bff95d6433?ref=public_library. (student centered)
•9 media devices (Chromebooks) with Wi-Fi/internet connection (student centered)
•Computer for SeeSaw app (teacher centered)
•ELMO to display SeeSaw app (teacher centered)
•Pull-down display screen (teacher centered)
***Any teacher using this lesson plan should use a rubric to determine the educational value for the learner and the learning environment***
Utilize media and materials
●Preview the Chromebooks login information *previewed and approved*
●Preview SeeSaw application *previewed and approved*
●Make sure all Chromebooks are charged
●Prepare computer displayed with SeeSaw app
●Check for properly working ELMO
●Check for connection of computer and ELMO
●Check internet connection for computer
●Check WI-FI connection for Chromebooks.
Prepare the Classroom
●Dim one set of classroom lights for viewing of computer and Chromebooks.
●Pull-down display screen
●Turn the computer and ELMO on
Prepare the Learner
●Introduce the lesson and vocabulary terms by referring to poster on the Elmo of needs and wants.
●Refer to bulletin board with key vocabulary terms for students to reference during lesson.
●Present the SeeSaw app Needs and Wants
●Model for students how to utilize the label tool to move pictures (emojis) to correct side.
●Move each picture (emoji), twelve in all, to the correct side. Click the green check mark when done.
Require learner participation After the instruction on how to use the technology, students will pair with a peer that sits at their table. The students will be instructed to decide who will read the log in numbers for the Chromebook and who will type on the Chromebook. They will also be given instructions for the student who types the numbers to physically navigate the app using the computer for the first six items. The second student who reads the numbers will physically navigate the app using the computer for the next six items. Each pair of students is given a Chromebook. The student’s will then be asked to log in to the Chromebook and open the SeeSaw app to the Needs and Wants activity. When the pairs have logged into the Chromebooks correctly, they may begin identifying items as a need or want. Once each pair has identified all items as need or want, the teacher will assess their work for accuracy. After a pair has successfully completed the assignment, they may practice the activity again. The students will be graded on their completion of identifying 12 items correctly, vocally using vocabulary terms correctly, and successfully navigating the Chromebook using the SeeSaw app.
If a student appears that they do not understand the objective (identifying pictures of needs and wants), instruct their partner to identify all items and discuss with the student why each is a need or want. The student having difficulties can then attempt the exercise. If peer tutoring does not work, provide the student with examples (pictures printed on paper) of needs and wants. If the student still does not understand, you can have the student attempt to identify a smaller number of items.
In this lesson the formative assessments used include observing partners working together while contributing and staying focused on the task, using correct vocabulary and identifying items as a need or want while utilizing technology correctly. Students will demonstrate understanding by working together to identify 12 items as a need or want and placing them into the appropriate category. All students are expected to participate in identifying items and physically using the Chromebooks to place items in the appropriate category. Each student must verbally communicate with their partner and show willingness I will watch and listen to each student to see if they are participating and demonstrating an understanding of needs and wants. I will take notes on each students’ identifying various items and how they categorize the item. I will assess the vocabulary being used and focusing on the understanding of the terms need and want. I will also observe the use of technology and if each pair of students can navigate the SeeSaw app correctly. I will provide feedback to all students encouraging them and providing constructive feedback if the objective of the lesson is not being met. If a large group of students are having difficulty with the lesson, I will stop the partner work. I will then begin whole group instruction to reinforce the objective and complete the activity together as a class one time. Individual student(s) who do not meet proficiency level throughout formative assessments, will be given additional instruction with fewer items to identify. If they continue to have difficulty with the lesson, they may work alone rather than with a partner.
Summative Assessment
The summative assessment will be the combination of the pair’s effort and completion of identifying needs and wants into the correctly documented category. The students must identify and categorize 10 out of 12 items. The students will receive a grade for working with a partner based on the following: working with others, contribution, and focus on task during this assignment. They also will receive a grade on the use of the vocabulary terms need and want while correctly identifying a need and want. They must identify 10 out of 12 items correctly to master understanding of the difference between needs and wants. The students’ work on the SeeSaw app will document their ability to determine the difference between basic wants and needs, and provide examples of each (Tennessee State Standards for Economics 1.08) and their use of technology to seek feedback that informs and improves their practice and to demonstrate their learning in a variety of ways (ISTE 1.c). The students will also be assessed on correctly using a Chromebook and navigating the SeeSaw application.
Partner Grading Rubric
Working with Others
Contributions
Focus on Task
Total 2 1 0 Almost always listens Often listens to, shares Rarely listens to, shares to, shares with, and with, and supports the with, and supports the supports the efforts of efforts of others, but efforts of others. Often others. Tries to keep sometimes is not a good is not a good team people working well team member. player. together. Routinely provides Sometimes provides Rarely provides useful useful ideas when useful ideas when ideas when participating with a participating with a participating with a partner. A definite partner. A satisfactory partner. May refuse to leader who contributes group member who does participate. a lot of effort. what is required. Consistently stays Focuses on the task and Rarely focuses on the focused on the task what needs to be done task and what needs to and what needs to be most of the time. Other be done. Lets others do done. Very self- group members can the work. directed. count on this person. /6
Use of Vocabulary
Identification of Needs and Wants
Use of Technology
Total 2 Always uses the name of an item and the terms need and want to describe the way to categorize an item. Identifies all items as a need or want with a score of at least 10/12. (83%)
Logs in to Chromebook correctly and navigates SeeSaw app correctly. 1
Sometimes uses the name of an item and the terms need and want to describe the way to categorize an item. Identifies all items as a need or want with a score of at least 8/12. 0 Rarely uses the name of an items and the terms need and want to describe the way to categorize an item. Does not identify all items as a need or want.
(66%) Logs in to Chromebook correctly and navigates most of SeeSaw app correctly. Rarely logs in to Chromebook correctly, and cannot navigate the SeeSaw app correctly. /6
Media Share Resources
Flocabulary
Flocabulary offers educational hip-hop songs, videos, and other educational materials to engage students and increase achievement across curriculum. This video is terrific resource that will gain student’s attention through music while clearly explaining needs and wants through real life imagery. The students can easily relate to the daily examples of both needs and wants while forming the understanding of when it is appropriate to acquire both. After viewing the video, there is a quick review asking specific questions to demonstrate the understanding about a need, want, good, and service. After the class views the video, the teacher will assess the students’ understanding of needs and wants as they answer review questions.
Content Standards: 1.08 Determine the difference between basic wants and needs, and provide examples of each. 1.04 Give examples of products (goods) that people buy and use. 1.05 Give examples of services (producers) that people provide.
Flocabulary. (2020). Needs & Wants [Video]. Retrieved 4 September 2020, from
Google earth is a website that shows 3D representation of Earth through satellite imagery. Street level photos can be viewed giving students a 360’ panoramic view of cities and all their surroundings. The students will discover places in their home city that provide needs and wants. A virtual field trip will allow students to name places that provides needs: food, clothing, shelter, and healthcare. They will compare and contrast them to places that provides wants they could live without.
Content Standards: 1.08 Determine the difference between basic wants and needs, and provide examples of each. 1.10 Recognize basic map symbols, including: cities, land, roads, and water. 1.SL.CC.1 Participate with varied peers and adults in collaborative conversations in small or large groups about appropriate 1st grade topics and texts.
Google Earth. Earth.google.com. (2020). Retrieved 4 September 2020, from
https://earth.google.com/web/ @36.39026089,-86.44321007,167.59906547a,8978.17946533d,30.00000026y,-0h,0t,0r/ data=MicKJQojCiExMU1BSERaTjJ3cDZxR2tTOFNxMjQ2MHRfVHBMYXRQbG4.
Learn with Mrs. B
Mrs. B offers catchy and interesting instructional videos explaining content standards in a creative way. She explains specifically what a need and want is and gives clear explanation as to why. The descriptions and explanations clearly explain the difference between wants and needs and guide students to understand the difference in their daily lives. This helps students to not get confused between what they may need and want.
Content Standards: 1.08 Determine the difference between basic wants and needs, and provide and examples of each. 1.SL.CC.3 Ask and answer questions about what a speaker says in order to gather additional information or clarify something that is not understood.
The Difference Between A Need and Want - For Kids. (2020). [Video]. Retrieved 4 September 2020, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IqgTGG0ODg.
This mobile app is fun and keeps students engaged in the leaning exercise. Students will utilize this game individually on the Chromebooks to formatively assess their recognition of needs and wants. They will practice reading skills, social studies skills, and computer skills during this exercise. Students are very eager to participate and learn on the Chromebooks during instruction and their attention is easily gained.
Content Standards: 1.08 Determine the difference between basic wants and needs, and provide and examples of each.
Kahoot AS. (2020) Kahoot! Play and Create Quizzes (version 4.1.1)[iTunes App, Cost: Free] Retrieved from https://create.kahoot.it/details/wants-needs/1755e0b3-6721-4e81-a3c7-e2d677ad1013.
Reading A-Z
Reading A-Z provides affordable, easily assessable reading programs online. There are more than 2500 grade-level books offered through the website. The students will view the book Needs and Wants written by Jordan Fujioka and illustrated by Loretta Lustig on the projector as the teacher reads it to them. After the class discusses the definitions of need and want and discusses key details through viewing examples, this online book will be displayed on a Chromebook in the ELA center for students to view independently.
Content Standards: 1.08 Determine the difference between basic wants and needs, and provide examples of each. 1.SL.CC.2 Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
Log In | Reading A-Z. Readinga-z.com. (2020). Retrieved 4 September 2020, from
https://www.readinga-z.com/projectable/book.php?id=95&lang=1&type=book.
SeeSaw
Students will practice categorizing items in the appropriate category of a need or want. They will practice computer skills while engaging in distinguishing the difference between a need and want. This exercise will be done independently with Chromebooks and students will practice with this app a few times throughout the week. This mobile app exercise will also be suggested to families so the students can practice at home. A printed worksheet will also be available for those students who wish to practice without a computer.
Content Standards: 1.08 Determine the difference between basic wants and needs, and provide and examples of each.
SeeSaw Learning, Inc. (2020) SeeSaw Class (version 7.4.1)[iTunes App, Cost: Free] Retrieved from https://app.seesaw.me/#/try/prompt/prompt.0db7b199-08c6-4cb9-8a34-34bff95d6433? ref=public_library.