Teaching Environmental Issues in Social Studies: Education for Civic Sustainability in the 21st Century. NCSS e-Bulletin 1

One of the most urgent contemporary challenges is to ensure a sustainable planet for future generations. The analysis of environmental problems and the best strategies for dealing with them should be an integral component of social studies education. This e-book offers essential information and recommends exemplary methods for teaching about environmental issues and the challenges of sustainability in the social studies classroom. The contributors show how education about the environment can be integrated into different social studies disciplines, including civics, geography, history, and economics. The chapters of this e-book deal with a wide range of topics including climate change, food security, the impact of oil production, the politics of water, and waste disposal. The authors suggest appropriate teaching methods for all grade levels from early childhood through high school, based on standards that include the C3 Framework, the national curriculum standards for social studies, and sustainability education standards. [This content is provided in the format of an e-book.]