Integrating Teaching about the Little Ice Age with History, Art, and Literature.

Discusses climate change during the Little Ice Age as experienced during several historical events, including the settlement and demise of the Norse Greenland colonies, the landing of the Pilgrims at Plymouth, and both the Battle of Trenton and Washington's encampment at Valley Forge during the American Revolution. Associated artistic and literary works are mentioned for interdisciplinary teaching ideas. (Author/PVD)