Poland in the EU

This worksheet is designed for students in Grades 5 and 6 to build understanding of international cooperation, political systems, and evidence-based writing through an informational reading about Poland’s role in the European Union. Students read a detailed passage explaining how Poland’s size, population, and central location contribute to its importance within the EU, then respond to reflection questions using complete sentences, reasoning, and textual evidence.

Learning Goals

• European Union Understanding (Grades 5-6): Explain the purpose of the EU and Poland’s role within this international organization.
• Political & Economic Systems: Analyze how EU membership supports trade, economic growth, infrastructure, education, and agriculture.
• Geographic & Political Influence: Understand how location and population affect a country’s political significance.
• Evidence-Based Writing: Practice answering questions with clear explanations supported by details from the text.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource: Designed to align with upper elementary social studies and ELA standards.
• Content-Rich Informational Text: Introduces complex political and economic ideas in an accessible format.
• Structured Reflection Questions: Guide students toward thoughtful, evidence-based responses.
• Flexible Use: Ideal for social studies units, reading lessons, assessments, homework, or discussion activities.

This printable worksheet helps students develop a clearer understanding of how countries cooperate within international organizations like the European Union. By examining Poland’s political and economic partnerships, learners strengthen reading comprehension, analytical thinking, and evidence-based writing skills. It’s a meaningful, no-prep resource that works well in both classroom instruction and homeschool learning, supporting global awareness and civic understanding.

This worksheet is part of our Poland Worksheets collection.