Needs vs. Wants — Answer Key
Part A: Trace the Words
Trace each word carefully by following the dotted lines.
1. money
2. coin
3. penny
4. dime
5. paper
6. dollar
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. We use money to pay for food and toys.
Money is what stores take in trade for items, so people use money to buy things they need.
2. A small round piece of metal is a coin.
Coins are small metal pieces of money that we carry in pockets, jars, and piggy banks easily.
3. A brown one-cent coin is a penny.
A penny is worth one cent and is the smallest value coin used to buy things in our country.
4. A dollar bill is made of paper, not metal.
Paper bills are lightweight money that fold flat, so people keep them safe in wallets or purses.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. A dime is a kind of coin.
True False
A dime is a small silver coin worth ten cents, so it is definitely a type of coin we use.
2. Paper money is the same as a coin.
True False
Coins are hard metal, but paper bills are soft and thin, so paper money is not a coin.
3. We use money to buy goods at a store.
True False
Money is given to the store, and the store gives back the goods, so we use money to buy.