Biology 101 is a complete overview of biology from a biblical perspective. Following the days of creation mentioned in Genesis, this course divides the world of biology into groups: plants, aquatic creatures, birds, land animals, mankind, and the history of biology or genetics, presenting the science of life through the lens of God's Word.
Biology 101, hosted by Wes Olson, makes complex biology topics easy to understand through thousands of visuals, animations, and real-world examples. Students not only learn the fundamentals of biology but also see the wonder of God’s design in every lesson.
This visually rich course is specifically designed for your high-school student, but every word, graphic, and image has been carefully selected to be appropriate for the entire family.
What's Included
Biology 101 on 4 DVDs with over 4 1/2 hours of video instruction
Nine video segments, each 22 to 45 minutes long
Printable 136-page Guidebook with Quizzes and Course Accreditation Program (PDF on Disc D)
Twenty hours of optional labs for hands-on learning
Complete High School Credit Scheduling Guides
Course Contents
Disc A: Introduction to Life and Plants
Introduction: Defining Life and Life Classification (15 minutes)
Plants (37 minutes)
Disc B: Aquatic and Avian Creatures
Aquatic Creatures (40 minutes)
Avian Creatures (44 minutes)
Disc C: Land Animals and Mankind
Land Animals Part 1 (22 minutes)
Land Animals Part 2 (28 minutes)
Mankind Part 1 (27 minutes)
Mankind Part 2 (24 minutes)
Disc D: Genetics and Cells
Genetics: A Brief History of Biology, Cells, and Genetics (40 minutes)
Printable Guidebook with Quizzes & Accreditation Program (PDF)
Guidebook with Quizzes & Accreditation Program
Biology 101 includes a printable 136-page Guidebook. This companion resource provides an overview of the material covered in each video segment, along with multiple-choice quizzes, discussion questions, illustrations, fun facts, graphs, and screenshots from the film. It is designed in an easy-to-follow style that helps students review and retain what they have learned, making it a tool they will enjoy returning to throughout the course.
Inside the Guidebook, students will find summaries of each section with review questions built in, a printable course schedule to guide their weekly learning, detailed lab assignments with instructions, estimated completion times, and materials lists, as well as complete accreditation guidelines to help fulfill a full year of high school biology study.
Labs are practical and engaging, giving students hands-on experiences that strengthen their understanding of biology and God's creation. For those who prefer a printed option, the Guidebook is also available in a convenient spiral-bound format.
Your Complete High School Biology Course
For many homeschooling families, Biology 101 serves as a complete high school biology course. Others use it as a strong foundation before diving deeper into textbook study. In either case, students will find the course captivating, understandable, and rooted in a thoroughly biblical framework.
Not Homeschooling?
Biology 101 is just as valuable for students in public or private schools. It gives them a clear Christian context to help interpret secular science education and inspires a love for learning that is exciting, challenging, and fun.
