Take a captivating journey through God's chemical world. This 4 DVD set contains 19 individual, 20-45 minute segments examining the world of chemistry and the periodic table of the elements. Included on disc D is a printable (digital PDF) guidebook with quizzes covering the material presented in each segment and a one-year high school course booklet.
Chemistry Made Interesting and Fun!
This DVD course takes an often avoided and boring subject and makes it an exciting, easy-to-understand, visually rich experience. Chemistry 101 is geared toward ages 15 years* and up. The film is full of accurate and fascinating information coupled with hundreds of eye-catching visuals and graphics. The Guidebook allows the student to easily review all the information covered in the films. Each guidebook segment includes a multiple-choice quiz and discussion questions. A one-year high school course booklet is included for families who want a year-long chemistry course.
From Our Homeschooling Family to Yours
Chemistry 101 was developed and hosted by Wes Olson, Multnomah School of the Bible graduate (now Multnomah University), veteran filmmaker of 20 years, homeschooling father, and producer of Biology 101. Wes guides you through the science of chemistry; untangling and decoding complex terms and ideas into an organized easy-to-use format. This DVD course will give your children a thorough overview of the world of chemistry.
What Does Chemistry 101 Contain?
Chemistry 101 takes the student on a captivating tour through God's chemical world. This 4 DVD set contains 19 individual, 20-45 minute segments examining the world of chemistry and the periodic table of the elements. Included on the fourth disc is a printable (digital PDF) Guidebook with quizzes covering the material presented in each segment and a one-year high school Course Booklet.
Disc A
(Part 1) - The Road to the Periodic Table
Introduction & The Last Alchemist (35 min.)
Birth of Modern Chemistry (30 min.)
The Bold Russian (35 min.)
Lots of Mystery Rays (45 min.)
Disc B
The Likable Rutherford (30 min.)
The Periodic Table at Last! (20 min.)
The Periodic Table - Main Group (45 min.)
The Periodic Table - Quantum Mechanics (40 min.)
Disc C
(Part 2) - Chemistry Essentials
Neutrons, Isotopes, and Ions (40 min.)
Compounds and Molecules Part 1 (20 min.)
Compounds and Molecules Part 2 (35 min.)
Balancing Equations (30 min.)
Essentials Wrap-up (35 min.)
Disc D
(Part 3) - Meet the Elements
The Four Main Columns (30 min.)
Non-Metals and Poor Metals (30 min.)
Transition Metals (40 min.)
Rare Earth & Radioactive Metals (40 min.)
The Future of Chemistry (Part 1) (30 min.)
The Future of Chemistry (Part 2) (40 min.)
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Labs
Chemistry 101 contains 30 hours of lab work! These labs are designed to keep your student engaged in the inner working of what they are learning. All lab names, segments, film instruction times, and materials lists are in the included Accreditation Program (digital PDF on Disc D) which is also available spiral-bound here.
Your Complete High School Level Chemistry Course?
It depends—homeschooling families’ approaches to teaching and learning are far from cookie-cutter in design. For some families, this course— which is very comprehensive in scope—will be enough to provide a thorough grounding in Chemistry.
Other families may prefer to use these courses as a starting point, one that provides their student with the correct foundation; an eye and mind-opening overview of chemistry, before beginning textbook study.A Course Accreditation Program, along with the Guidebook (digital PDF), is included for those who want this course to serve as the foundation of a full school year's Chemistry course.In either case, students will find the course captivating and informative. In fact, the entire family might enjoy watching each segment together and engaging in lively discussions about the material.
Not Homeschooling?
The 101 series is even more essential! If your children are in a public or private school, the 101 series will be essential viewing. These courses will provide a clear Christian context in which they can place all the information they are provided in their regular classes. They'll get the big picture that will help them correctly interpret what they are taught in school, and learn that education can be exciting, challenging, and fun. Teachers, too, will find these courses invaluable.
Online Learning is Available!
Don't have a DVD Player? Not to worry! We have a video streaming service for those who enjoy the online learning experience. Streaming includes all the content from our DVD curriculum, available on any connected device!
If you are interested in streaming the 101 seriesclick here!
*Intended audience age: 15 and up. However, every word, graphic, and picture in the 101 series has been carefully selected and is appropriate for the entire family.