UNICEF: a look at wants vs. needs

Today we watched a moving video about the work that UNICEF does on behalf of the world's neediest children. We did two related activities, one of which asked partners to work together to list 10 "wants" and 10 "needs." Very interesting conversations ensued. At one desk group, two students tried to decide whether love was a need, or just care. At another, two kids decided to place trust on their list of needs. One boy asserted that education was a need, but really good schools fell into the "want" category. Eric summarized the difference by stating that you can't live without the items on your "needs" list, while the items on your "wants" list make your living happier. Perhaps we can revisit this conversation next month as we approach Thanksgiving.