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.
Hosted by Wes Olson, veteran 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.
What's Included
General Science 101 on 4 DVDs with over 7 hours of video instruction
Fourteen video segments, 20 to 44 minutes each
Printable 80-page Guidebook with Quizzes and Course Accreditation Program (PDF on Disc D)
Forty-five hours of optional labs for hands-on learning
Complete High School Credit Scheduling Guides
Course Contents
Disc A
Introduction
Natural Science (Physical Science)
Physics: God's Physical World
Chemistry: God's Chemical World
Astronomy: The Heavens
Disc B
Earth Science
Geology: Earth
Oceanography: Water
Our Atmosphere: The Air We Breathe
Life Science
Biology: Human and Animal Life
Disc C
Social Science
Sociology and Psychology: Human Relationships
Economics: Being Thrifty
Political Science: Running the City
Disc D: Human Innovation and Applied Science
Humanities: Human Culture
Formal Science: Math, Computers, and Logic
Applied Science: Technology
Printable Guidebook with Quizzes & Accreditation Program (PDF)
Guidebook with Quizzes & Accreditation Program
General Science 101 includes a printable 80-page Guidebook available as a PDF on Disc D. 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, as well as complete accreditation guidelines to help fulfill a full year of high school general science study.
Labs are practical and engaging, giving students hands-on experiences that strengthen their understanding of science and God's creation. For those who prefer a printed option, the Guidebook is also available in a convenient spiral-bound format for easier daily use.
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.
