Union Insights

This worksheet supports students in Grades 5, 6, and 7 as they build understanding of international cooperation through an informational study of the European Union. Students read a clear passage explaining the EU’s purpose, shared decision-making, use of the euro, freedom of movement, and collaboration among member nations, then answer analysis questions using complete sentences and evidence from the text. The activity strengthens comprehension of complex civic concepts while encouraging thoughtful reflection on cooperation and shared goals.

Learning Goals

• Government & International Cooperation (Grades 5-7) – Explain why the European Union was created and how it functions
• European Union Knowledge – Identify key features such as shared laws, economic cooperation, and freedom of movement
• Civic & Global Understanding – Analyze the benefits and challenges of cooperation among countries
• Evidence-Based Responses – Use details from informational text to support written explanations

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed to align with upper elementary and middle school social studies and ELA standards
• Civics-Focused Reading – Helps students interpret informational text about modern political systems
• Flexible Classroom Use – Works well for classwork, homework, discussion, assessment, or enrichment
• Low-Prep Format – Ready-to-print worksheet with clear questions and structured expectations

This Union Insights worksheet helps students develop a strong foundation in understanding the European Union and the value of international cooperation. By connecting reading comprehension with civic reasoning, learners strengthen critical thinking, evidence-based writing, and global awareness. It’s a meaningful, no-prep resource for both classroom instruction and homeschool learning.

This worksheet is part of our Europe Worksheets collection.