Primary Social Studies Syllabus

Substrand: "1.3 Basic Needs"

Subject: Primary Social Studies Year: 1
Strand 4: Resources and Economic Activities

Substrand: "1.3 Basic Needs" (32 periods)

People satisfy their basic needs by using the resources that are available in the environment and their engagement in economic activities.

General Learning OutcomesSpecific Learning OutcomesSuggested Assessment Events

Learner's should:

Learner's should:

Learner's should:

1.3.1 know the difference between needs and wants (k)

1.3.1.1 discuss the difference between needs and wants

1.3.2 understand our basic needs (food, clothing and shelter) (u)

1.3.2.1 identify at least one common need of people (e.g. food)

1.3.3 recognise that available resources determine how a basic need is met (k)

1.3.3.1 name one common resource that helps to meet people’s needs

1.3.4 appreciate what people do to meet their needs and wants (v)

1.3.4.1 discuss different ways people use to satisfy their needs and wants
1.3.4.2 draw different ways people use to satisfy their needs and wants

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