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Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
For Teachers
 

Incorporating the life and work of Carl Sandburg into your educational curriculum is a perfect way to teach your students about Poetry, Literature, Social Studies or even History! Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site provides teachers with a wide variety of teaching resources and learning opportunities! The parks education program is dedicated to providing teachers with the tools they need to inspire and educate their students about one of the most famous American Poets of our time. Opportunities include on-site field trips, classroom activities, student poetry contests and more!

 
Middle School Program

Students engaged during the Middle School Program

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What do teachers think about Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site?

“Thank you for a great trip! My students are still talking about our experience at Carl Sandburg Home NHS!”
               Amy Ramsey, Sugarloaf Elementary School

“ As long as I am teaching American Literature, the Sandburg trip will be a fixture.” 
                Ben Butler, Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy

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Did You Know?
Carl Sandburg is celebrated as an American poet, although his works are found all over the world and have been published in many different languages.

Last Updated: June 26, 2009 at 16:00 EST