Nordic Comparison

This worksheet supports students in Grades 4, 5, and 6 as they develop comparative thinking, geographic analysis, and structured writing skills by examining Sweden alongside another Nordic country. Learners choose Norway, Denmark, or Finland and write a well-developed paragraph comparing physical geography, population patterns, resource use, and human systems, using guiding questions to organize ideas and support clear explanations.

Skills Reinforced

• Comparative Geography (Grades 4-6): Analyze similarities and differences between Sweden and another Nordic nation.
• Human & Physical Systems: Evaluate geography, resources, transportation, population distribution, and economic patterns.
• Structured Paragraph Writing: Practice organizing ideas logically using topic sentences, comparisons, and clear conclusions.
• Critical Thinking: Synthesize multiple concepts into a cohesive written comparison.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource: Designed to align with upper elementary social studies and ELA curriculum standards.
• Guided Yet Flexible: Question prompts support organization while allowing student choice and independent reasoning.
• Cross-Curricular Use: Integrates geography content with writing and analytical skills.
• Classroom & Homeschool Friendly: Ideal for assessments, projects, homework, or geography units.

This printable worksheet helps students deepen their understanding of Nordic regional relationships while strengthening comparison, analysis, and writing skills. By examining how geography and human systems interact across countries, learners build geographic literacy, clear written communication, and higher-level reasoning. It’s a practical, no-prep resource that fits seamlessly into both classroom instruction and homeschool learning.

This worksheet is part of our Sweden Worksheets collection.