Overtourism Reflection

In this worksheet, students analyze the issue of overtourism in Amsterdam by reading a passage that explains its impacts on neighborhoods, housing, traffic, and local culture. Students respond to open-ended questions requiring complete-sentence explanations supported by clear reasoning. They examine negative effects on residents, consider benefits tourism brings, explore strategies to protect cultural identity, and propose respectful behaviors for both visitors and locals. This worksheet builds critical thinking, encourages thoughtful reflection on real-world challenges, and strengthens written communication skills related to civic and cultural issues.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Social Studies – Human-Environment and Community Interaction

Social Studies – Tourism and Cultural Preservation

English Language Arts – Constructed Response Writing

Critical Thinking – Problem Analysis and Solution Development

This worksheet is part of our Netherlands Worksheets collection.