20 Questions
What are the basic necessities required for survival?
Food, clothing, shelter, and clean water
What is the main difference between needs and wants?
Needs are necessary for survival, wants are desires
What is an example of a secondary need?
Expensive denim
Why is shelter important?
It provides protection against the elements and other threats
What is the purpose of clothing?
To protect us from the elements
Why is clean water important?
It is a basic necessity
What is the difference between primary and secondary needs?
Primary needs are necessities, secondary needs are desires
What is an example of a basic need of an individual?
Food
What is the reason why wants are not necessary for survival?
Because they are unnecessary for survival
What is the main reason why resources are limited?
Because resources are limited to satisfy needs and wants
What is one of the basic needs of families?
Primary health care
What is the primary role of parents in a family?
To provide safety and security
What is one of the services provided by the government to meet the basic needs of a community?
Social and recreational facilities
What is one of the basic needs of a country?
Trained and competent workforce
What is one of the ways family members meet their basic needs?
By working and earning an income
What is one of the reasons why families stay together?
To protect their children from dangers
What is one of the basic needs of families related to healthcare?
Primary health care
What is one of the services provided by the government to meet the basic needs of a community?
Water and sanitation
What is one of the basic needs of a country related to infrastructure?
Money to spend on infrastructure
What is one of the cultural needs of families?
Worshiping together
Study Notes
Needs and Wants
- Needs are things we cannot do without to survive, also known as primary needs.
- Examples of primary needs: food, clean water, housing, clothing, and sanitation/hygiene.
Basic Needs of Individuals
- Food: a variety of foods including fruit, vegetables, bread, rice, fish, meat, and nuts.
- Clothing: for warmth and protection from the elements.
- Shelter: provides protection from the cold, heat, and other weather conditions.
- Water: must be clean enough to drink.
- Sanitation/Hygiene: to manage waste and keep living spaces clean and hygienic.
Basic Needs of Families
- Safety and Security: protection from dangers.
- Provision: providing food and other basic needs to family members.
- Relaxation: rest, relaxation, and enjoyment of activities together.
- Primary health care: for sick people, elderly, and children.
- Cultural needs: faith, traditions, and celebrations.
Basic Needs of Communities
- Good quality housing.
- Healthcare.
- Education and access to schools.
- Water and sanitation (e.g. garbage disposal).
- Safety and security (e.g. police stations).
- Social and recreational facilities (e.g. parks, sports grounds, libraries, youth centers).
- Public transport and roads.
- Electricity.
Basic Needs of a Country
- Natural resources.
- Money to spend on infrastructure (e.g. roads, schools, hospitals).
- Land that can be used to produce food.
- Trained and competent workforce.
- Stable and effective governance.
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