Take a captivating journey through God's chemical world. Chemistry 101 provides a complete overview of chemistry from a biblical perspective, designed to engage students and the whole family. Hosted by Wes Olson, a veteran filmmaker and homeschooling father, this video-based course explores the history of chemistry, the periodic table of the elements, and the essentials of modern chemical science, all presented through the lens of God's design.
Chemistry Made Interesting and Fun
Chemistry can seem intimidating or dry, but Chemistry 101 makes it exciting, easy to understand, and visually rich. Designed for students ages 15 and up, every word, graphic, and image has been carefully selected to be appropriate for the entire family.
Through thousands of visuals, animations, and real-world examples, students not only learn the fundamentals of chemistry but also see the wonder of God’s handiwork in every lesson.
The included printable Guidebook allows students to easily review the material covered in each video segment, with multiple-choice quizzes, discussion questions, illustrations, and fun facts to reinforce learning.
What's Included
Chemistry 101 on 4 DVDs with over 8 hours of video instruction
Nineteen video segments, 20 to 45 minutes each
Printable 158-page Guidebook with Quizzes and Course Accreditation Program (PDF on Disc D)
Thirty hours of optional labs for hands-on learning
Complete High School Credit Scheduling Guides
Course Contents
Disc A: The Road to the Periodic Table
Introduction and The Last Alchemist (35 minutes)
Birth of Modern Chemistry (30 minutes)
The Bold Russian (35 minutes)
Lots of Mystery Rays (45 minutes)
Disc B: Understanding the Table
The Likable Rutherford (30 minutes)
The Periodic Table at Last (20 minutes)
The Periodic Table Main Group (45 minutes)
The Periodic Table Quantum Mechanics (40 minutes)
Disc C: Chemistry Essentials
Neutrons, Isotopes, and Ions (40 minutes)
Compounds and Molecules Part 1 (20 minutes)
Compounds and Molecules Part 2 (35 minutes)
Balancing Equations (30 minutes)
Essentials Wrap-up (35 minutes)
Disc D: Meet the Elements
The Four Main Columns (30 minutes)
Non-Metals and Poor Metals (30 minutes)
Transition Metals (40 minutes)
Rare Earth and Radioactive Metals (40 minutes)
The Future of Chemistry Part 1 (30 minutes)
The Future of Chemistry Part 2 (40 minutes)
Printable Guidebook with Quizzes & Accreditation Program (PDF)
Guidebook with Quizzes & Accreditation Program
Included on Disc D is a 158-page printable Guidebook that provides an overview of the material covered in each video segment.
Students will find summaries of each lesson, review questions, a printable course schedule, detailed lab assignments, and complete accreditation guidelines to help fulfill a full year of high school chemistry study.
Labs are practical, engaging, and designed to strengthen understanding through real-world experiences. A spiral-bound printed version of the Guidebook is also available separately for easier daily use.
Your Complete High School Chemistry Course
For many homeschooling families, Chemistry 101 serves as a complete high school chemistry course. Others may use it as a strong foundation before diving deeper into textbook study. Whichever approach you choose, students will find the course captivating, understandable, and firmly rooted in a biblical framework.
Not Homeschooling?
Chemistry 101 is equally valuable for students in public or private schools. It provides a clear Christian context for interpreting science education, helping students see the world through the lens of God’s Word. Teachers will also find it a valuable supplement to enrich classroom learning.
