Climate Change Education in U.S. History

These lesson ideas relate common textbook or primary source material to contemporary environmental issues. Even the most traditional U.S. History curriculum offers numerous opportunities to ask historical questions related to environmental protection and climate change. Here are just a few examples.

The resulting discussions may lead students to ask: How do I now better understand the
historical context of this climate change issue? What are the lessons learned? How does
the past help inform action today? What do I think should be done to resolve this
contemporary problem?