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Updated April 24, 2000

EDUCATION WORLD'S MILLENIUM SERIES PRESENTS...

The American Revolution
A Salute to Freedom: Remembering the Revolution

On April 19th, the United States marked the 225th anniversary of the first battle of the American Revolution. Invite your students to explore the issues and events that led to a war -- and culminated in the birth of a nation.

This week, Education World's Millennium Series revisits the American Revolution with activities designed to help students explore the issues that led to a war and culminated in the birth of a new nation.

• Join the Revolution!
  Revolutionary activities enlist student interest in America's Revolution!

• Teaching the American Revolution: Scaffolding to Success
  An instructional technique called scaffolding helps students learn about the American Revolution!

• GREAT SITES FOR TEACHING ABOUT…The American Revolution
  Each week, Education World's "Great Sites" page highlights Web sites to help educators work timely themes into their lessons. This week's sites are among the best on the Web for teaching about the American Revolution.

In the months to come, Education World's Millennium Series will explore...