Needs and Wants Flashcards

Grade 2 · Social Studies · Flashcards

Study key vocabulary about needs, wants, and making smart choices for 2nd grade.

Flashcards

Need: Something required for survival — food, water, clothing, shelter
Want: Something you would enjoy but can live without
Food: A basic need — what our bodies require for energy and growth
Water: A basic need — our bodies cannot survive without it
Clothing: A basic need — protects our bodies from weather and danger
Shelter: A basic need — a home or structure that protects us
Budget: A plan for how to spend and save money
Scarcity: When there is not enough of something people need or want
Choice: A decision between two or more options — often between a need and a want
Save: To set money aside rather than spending it right away
Spend: To use money to buy goods or services
Priority: Something that is more important and should be taken care of first