Explore the Geography of Poland

• Geography
• Lower Secondary (Key Stage 3)

Explore the Geography of Poland

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to understand the geography of Poland.

Introduce the learning objective to the students and explain the importance of understanding the geography of Poland.

What do you already know about the geography of Poland?

Introduction to Poland

Poland is located in Central Europe and shares borders with seven countries.

Show a map of Europe and highlight Poland's location. Explain the countries that share borders with Poland.

Geographical Features

Poland has a diverse landscape that includes mountains, forests, lakes, and rivers.

What is  the name of the largest lake in Poland?

Show pictures of the various geographical features and ask the students to name them.

Tatra Mountains

The Tatra Mountains are the highest mountain range in Poland.

What is the name of and how high is the highest mountain in the Tatra's?

Show pictures of the Tatra Mountains and explain their significance to Poland's geography.

Vistula River

The Vistula River is the longest river in Poland and flows through several major cities.

Show pictures of the Vistula River and explain its importance to Poland's geography and economy.

What are the names of two cities the river passes through?

Baltic Sea

Poland has a coastline on the Baltic Sea, which is an important location for trade and tourism.

Show pictures of the Baltic Sea and explain its significance to Poland's geography and economy.

Climate

Poland has a temperate climate with cold winters and mild summers.

Explain the meaning of a temperate climate and how it affects Poland's geography and lifestyle.

Population

Poland has a population of over 38 million people, with the majority living in urban areas.

Explain the significance of Poland's population and how it affects its geography and economy.

What do we mean when we talk about an 'urban' area?

Agriculture

Agriculture is an important industry in Poland.

Explain the importance of agriculture to Poland's economy and how it affects its geography.

Name three crops that are grown for export in Poland

Industry

Poland has a diverse industrial sector, with major industries including manufacturing, mining, and energy production.

Explain the importance of industry to Poland's economy and how it affects its geography.

What do they mine for in Poland?

Transportation

Poland has a well-developed transportation system that includes highways, railways, and airports.

Explain the significance of Poland's transportation system and how it affects its geography and economy.

Quiz

Test your knowledge of Poland's geography with this short quiz!

Create a quiz with 5-10 questions about the geography of Poland. Encourage students to answer the questions on their own and discuss the correct answers as a class.

What are the neighboring countries of Poland?

1. Ukraine
2. Germany
3. Czech Republic
4. Slovakia

What is the capital of Poland?

1. Berlin
2. Paris
3. Warsaw
4. Rome

What is the name of the largest lake in Poland?

1. Lake Victoria
2. Caspian Sea
3. Lake Superior
4. Lake Sniardwy

What is the longest river in Poland?

1. Nile
2. Amazon
3. Yangtze
4. Vistula

What are the major mountain ranges in Poland?

1. Sudetes
2. Andes Mountains
3. Carpathian Mountains
4. Rocky Mountains

Summary

In summary, Poland has a diverse geography that includes mountains, forests, lakes, and rivers. Its population is concentrated in urban areas, and its major industries include agriculture and manufacturing.

Summarize the key points of the lesson and ask the students to share what they learned.

Further Reading

Encourage students to learn more about Poland's geography by reading books or articles, or by watching documentaries.

https://poland.pl/tourism/

Provide students with a list of resources they can use to learn more about Poland's geography.

Thank You

Thank you for learning about the geography of Poland!

End the lesson on a positive note and thank the students for their participation.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.