Children will learn about the lives of these influential women in American history in this live-action program, featuring dramatic re-enactments and photographs, along with colorful maps and graphics. The program travels back in time to a southern plantation in 1830 to illustrate the realities of Harriet Tubman's life as an enslaved person. Viewers will also explore her role in the Underground Railroad and the events leading to the end of slavery in America. The program then looks at the life of Rosa Parks in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1955, highlighting her experiences in dealing with segregation. Students will learn about Parks' role in the Civil Rights Movement -- specifically, how her act of defiance changed history. The program includes a teacher's guide.
