General Science 101 takes students on a journey through the foundations of science, all from a biblical perspective. Covering Natural Science, Earth Science, Life Science, Social Science, Formal Science, and Applied Science, this course helps students see the wonders of God's creation through the truth of His Word.
Make Science Interesting for Your Student
Hosted by Wes Olson, filmmaker and homeschooling father, this course makes complex scientific topics easy to understand through thousands of visuals, animations, and real-world examples. Students not only learn the fundamentals of the sciences but also develop a deeper appreciation for God's design woven into every part of the scientific world.
Designed specifically for high school students, General Science 101 is a visually rich course appropriate for the entire family. Every word, graphic, and illustration has been carefully selected to be engaging, understandable, and grounded in a biblical worldview.
Wes Olson guides you through Natural Science, Earth Science, Life Science, Social Science, Formal Science, and Applied Science in an engaging and visually-rich format that's easy to follow.
Start your exploration of God's scientific world today!
General Science 101 - Video Segments
1. Introduction
Natural Science (Physical Science)
2. Physics - God's Physical World
3. Chemistry - God's Chemical World
4. Astronomy - The Heavens
Earth Science
5. Geology - Earth
6. Oceanography - Water
7. Our Atmosphere - The Air We Breathe
Life Science
8. Biology - Human and Animal Life
Social Science
9. Sociology and Psychology - Human Relationships
10. Economics - Being Thrifty
11. Political Science - Running the City
12. Humanities - Human Culture
13. Formal Science - Math, Computers, & Logic
14. Applied Science - Technology
Guidebook with Quizzes & Accreditation Program
General Science 101 includes a 97-page Guidebook. This companion resource provides an overview of the material covered in each video segment, along with quizzes, discussion questions, illustrations, fun facts, graphs, and screenshots from the film. Designed in an easy-to-follow style, the Guidebook 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, a printable course schedule to guide weekly learning, lab assignments with instructions, estimated completion times, and materials lists.
Labs are practical and engaging, giving students hands-on experiences that strengthen their understanding of science and God's creation.
The Accreditation Program offers clear instructions on which film segments to watch, labs to complete, field trips to plan, reports to write, with other assignments, providing everything needed to turn the course into a full, one-credit high school curriculum. With step-by-step guidance, this guide removes the guesswork from planning and teaching.
Whether you're using the films for an overview or expanding the curriculum into a full-credit course, this Guidebook with Quizzes & Accreditation Program makes the process straightforward and enjoyable, helping you get the most out of the material.
Your Complete High School General Science Course
For many homeschooling families, General Science 101 serves as a complete high school general science 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?
General Science 101 is just as valuable for students in public or private schools. It provides a clear Christian context to help interpret secular science education and inspires a love for learning that is exciting, challenging, and fun.
