People Making a Difference (Kindergarten)
Unit of 1 Lesson
Grade Levels:
K
1
2
Subjects:
Language Arts
Philanthropy
Social Studies
Media / Technology
Keywords:
Issue Area:
Hunger (poverty)
Focus Question
How might individuals and society address the issues of poverty, homelessness and hunger, and their underlying causes? How do our needs and wants impact our choices?
Photo Credit: New Piggy Bank by Chip Harlan is licensed under CC by 2.0
Unit Overview
Students learn about basic needs and distinguish between needs and wants. They become aware that some people lack the resources to have their basic needs met.
Service Experience
Students make a display to raise awareness of basic needs compared to wants.
Lessons in This Unit
Unit:
People Making a Difference (Kindergarten)
Lesson 1 of 1
Grades:
K
1
2
This lesson introduces the concept of basic needs. Students will distinguish between needs and wants. They will become aware that some people lack the resources to have their basic needs met.