Needs and Wants Sorting Activity
This Needs and Wants sorting activity can be completed as a whole class during explicit teaching to clear any misunderstandings of the terms need and wants. Alternatively, students can complete this sorting activity in small groups.
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Learning goals
- We are learning to understand that the basic needs of plants and animals are air, water, food and shelter.
- We are learning to observe the features of plants and animals and to understand their differences.
Curriculum alignment
AC9S1U01
9
Identify the basic needs of plants and animals, including air, water, food or shelter, and describe how the places they live meet those needs
ACSSU002
8.4
Living things have basic needs, including food and water
ACSSU211
8.4
Living things live in different places where their needs are met
STe-1WS-S
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Observes, questions and collects data to communicate ideas
STe-2DP-T
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Develops solutions to an identified need
STe-3LW-ST
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Explores the characteristics, needs and uses of living things
ST1-1WS-S
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Observes, questions and collects data to communicate and compare ideas
ST1-2DP-T
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Uses materials, tools and equipment to develop solutions for a need or opportunity
ST1-4LW-S
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Describes observable features of living things and their environments
ST1-5LW-T
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Identifies how plants and animals are used for food and fibre products
Australian Curriculum covers QLD / SA / WA / NT / TAS / ACT.
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