Physics 101 is a complete overview of physics from a biblical perspective, designed to make the principles and laws that govern the natural world clear and understandable. Hosted by Wes Olson, a veteran filmmaker and homeschooling father, this video-based course uses thousands of visuals, animations, and real-world examples to bring physics to life.
Students will not only learn the fundamentals of physics but will also see the wonder of God's design woven into every lesson. Carefully crafted for high school students, the course is visually rich, academically solid, and appropriate for the entire family.
Physics Made Simple
Physics can seem intimidating or dry, but Physics 101 makes it exciting, clear, and approachable. Wes Olson guides students through the amazing world God created, from Newton's laws to the complex ideas behind relativity and quantum mechanics. By the end of this course, students will feel confident discussing key concepts like energy, mass, light, and even Schrödinger’s cat.
The included printable Guidebook provides a simple way for students to review each video lesson, complete multiple-choice quizzes, and engage in meaningful discussions about what they have learned.
What's Included
Physics 101 on 4 DVDs with over 11 hours of video instruction
Twenty video segments, each 20 to 45 minutes long
Printable 137-page Guidebook with Quizzes and Course Accreditation Program (PDF on Disc D)
Forty hours of optional lab work for hands-on learning
Complete High School Credit Scheduling Guides
Course Contents
Disc A: The Physics of Light
Introduction to Physics (30 minutes)
Light and Color (40 minutes)
Mirrors and Lenses (35 minutes)
Invisibility and Speed of Light (35 minutes)
Disc B: The Physics of Sound and Heat
Introduction to Sound (43 minutes)
Acoustics: The Sound of Music (35 minutes)
What is Fire? (30 minutes)
The Three Laws of Thermodynamics (35 minutes)
Refrigeration: Hot and Cold (40 minutes)
Disc C: The Physics of Electricity and Motion
What is Electricity? (30 minutes)
Outlets and Circuits (40 minutes)
Batteries and the Electromagnetic Spectrum (40 minutes)
The Life of Isaac Newton (30 minutes)
The Universal Law of Gravity (30 minutes)
The 1st Law of Motion (35 minutes)
The 2nd and 3rd Laws of Motion (25 minutes)
Disc D: The Physics of the Weird
The Life of Albert Einstein (35 minutes)
Relativity (30 minutes)
Quantum Mechanics (30 minutes)
The Future of Physics (20 minutes)
Printable Guidebook with Quizzes and Accreditation Program (PDF)
Guidebook with Quizzes and Accreditation Program
Physics 101 includes a printable 137-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 multiple-choice 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, review questions, a printable course schedule to guide weekly learning, detailed lab assignments with instructions, estimated completion times, materials lists, and complete accreditation guidelines to help fulfill a full year of high school physics study.
For those who prefer a printed option, the Guidebook is also available in a convenient spiral-bound format.
Your Complete High School Physics Course
For many homeschooling families, Physics 101 serves as a complete high school physics course. Others use it as a strong foundation before diving deeper into textbook study. Whichever approach you choose, students will find the course captivating, understandable, and rooted in a thoroughly biblical framework.
Not Homeschooling?
Physics 101 is equally valuable for students in public or private schools. It provides a clear Christian context for interpreting secular science education and inspires a love for learning that is exciting, challenging, and fun. Teachers and parents alike will find it a valuable supplement to enrich classroom education.
