How is climate change a social studies problem?

So true! When I was in middle and high school, climate change was only taught to us in science class. We really just covered the causes and the effects. Once I became a Social Studies teacher, I almost never skipped teaching the topic. Though I also covered the causes and effects, my primary focus was on climate action. Since there are social, economic, and political implications regarding the topic, it makes sense for us to teach it in social studies classrooms. I also think that the topic is a great way of teaching students how to be active participants in their communities. 

So true! When I was in middle and high school, climate change was only taught to us in science class. We really just covered the causes and the effects. Once I became a Social Studies teacher, I almost never skipped teaching the topic. Though I also covered the causes and effects, my primary focus was on climate action. Since there are social, economic, and political implications regarding the topic, it makes sense for us to teach it in social studies classrooms. I also think that the topic is a great way of teaching students how to be active participants in their communities.