Needs and Wants Assignment Social Studies 7

7.2.1.1- The student will identify major commodities that have been valued over time. PART 1: Needs Needs are things that you need in order to survive. Create a Pic Collage document, with the title Needs in the middle of the page. Surrounding the title you will represent your daily needs—what you need to stay alive (cell phones don’t count!). Your ideas should represent your physical, social, safety, and emotional needs.

The example shows 2 of Ms. McKean’s needs: nutritious food and sleep. What will you add to your Needs Pic Collage?

PART 2: Wants Wants are things that people want in order to make their lives more comfortable. Create a Pic Collage document, with the title Wants in the middle of the page. Surrounding the title you will represent your wants—what you want in your daily life (cell phones count here!). Your ideas should represent your physical, social, safety, and emotional wants.

PART 3: SUBMITTING YOUR ASSIGNMENT You may submit your assignment by submitting both of your Pic Collages to Ms. McKean via Showbie (Social Studies—Needs and Wants PicCollage)

This example shows 2 of Ms. McKean’s wants: a new car and an iPad. What will you put on your Wants pic Collage?

Outcome 5 4-3 2 1

7.2.1.1- The student will

identify major

commodities that have

been valued over time.

The student has demonstrated a

thorough understanding of their needs and wants in relation

to major commodities that have been valued

over time by including the

following:

- Needs PicCollage reflects aspects

of physical, social, safety, and

emotional needs

- Wants PicCollage reflects aspects

of physical, social, safety, and

emotional wants

The student has demonstrated a

good understanding of their needs and wants in relation

to major commodities that have been valued

over time by including MOST of the following:

- Needs PicCollage

reflects most aspects of

physical, social, safety, and

emotional needs

- Wants PicCollage reflects most

aspects of physical, social,

safety, and emotional wants

The student is beginning to

demonstrate an understanding of their needs and wants in relation

to major commodities that have been valued

over time by including SOME of the following:

- Needs PicCollage

reflects some aspects of

physical, social, safety, and

emotional needs

- Wants PicCollage reflects some

aspects of physical, social,

safety, and emotional wants

The student has demonstrated a

limited understanding of their needs and wants in relation

to major commodities that have been valued over time. A few of the following

has been included: - Needs PicCollage

reflects limited aspects of

physical, social, safety, and

emotional needs

- Wants PicCollage reflects limited

aspects of physical, social,

safety, and emotional wants

Grade and Comments: / 10

Assignment Rubric Social Studies 7