Product Description

The stirring chronicle of one mans 22-month solo circumnavigation of the globe & the inspirational messages he broadcast during his journeys to the children of the world. Studio: Mpi Home Video Release Date: 08/28/2007 Starring: Narrated By Bill Cosby Run time: 45 minutes

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #41909 in DVD
• Brand: MPI
• Released on: 2007-08-28
• Rating: Unrated
• Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
• Formats: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 46 minutes

Customer Reviews

Very relevant dvd
I also teach Open Court -1st grade. I was extremely excited to find this on DVD. My 6-year old urban children were mesmerized by the story - we read our OCR story in chunks, viewed the DVD in 10 - 12 minute chunks. I added realia ( I have a wooden sailboat I purchased) - and had amazing classroom discussions. The video has a lot of complex language, and you need to view it yourself before showing to your class. Adding realia, using the globe and map and simplifying some of the terms used - provided a rich learning experience for my students. I WISH more of OCR non- fiction could be taught using video AND the book...the students were super engaged...and if you go to Open Court [...] - Print out the visual vocabulary...You're all set!!! I used a portion of this lesson for my National Board Entry. I was proud of how my students conversed about their "Captain Bill!!"

Journey
In the first grade Open Court series, this story is told. I ordered the DVD and showed it to the first graders in segments. While I believe this exposure is necessary, I am not sure a six year old has developed an understanding to comprehend the impact this man has on their world. I shared it with the sixth grade teachers and they are incorporating the video into their library. Will I use it next year? Definitely. I think this is a wonderful asset to any school library.

An Amazing Journey
Need to be inspired? Need to whip a kid into shape? Need to be reminded to follow your dreams?
The classical definition of a HERO is one who goes on a journey and returns to share the enlightenment.
Bill Pinkney is a true HERO.