Biology 101
From cells to genetics, Biology 101 tackles tough topics with clarity and conviction. It’s a credit-worthy, creation-based course built for visual learners, reluctant readers, and science-loving teens alike.
Format: Streaming
$84.95
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In a Curriculum Kit
Faith-Based
Multiple Grades
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2026 Ninth-Grade Curriculum Kit
Biology 101 approaches biology through a clear Biblical worldview while helping students build a broad understanding of living systems, genetics, classification, and the complexity of life. Typically counted as one full high school credit, this video-based course combines visual instruction with guided review and optional hands-on learning.
Created by filmmaker, homeschool dad, and Bible college graduate Wes Olson, the course introduces major biology topics through video lessons designed to make complex concepts easier to understand and remember.
Students explore classification, plants, aquatic and avian creatures, land animals, human biology, cells, genetics, and the study of life through the framework of the days of creation.
The course includes more than 4.5 hours of video instruction across nine lessons, a printable 136-page guidebook with quizzes, discussion questions, accreditation materials, suggested scheduling support, and twenty optional labs for students who want additional hands-on learning.
Because the course relies heavily on visual explanations, animations, graphics, and discussion-based learning, it often works particularly well for students who struggle with textbook-heavy science courses or benefit from seeing concepts demonstrated.
Biology 101 works well as a stand-alone biology credit or as a foundation before moving into more advanced science courses.
How to Use Biology 101
Biology 101 works well in several different ways depending on your goals.- If your teen needs a broad introduction before moving into a more textbook-heavy course like Friendly Biology, consider completing about two video lessons each week and finishing the course in roughly five weeks.
- Students using Biology 101 for a full high school credit often spread the nine segments across the school year, completing approximately one segment each month alongside the printable assignments, labs, quizzes, and discussion questions.
- Families looking for reinforcement or review can also use the lessons more flexibly throughout the year as supplemental instruction.
- Use the printable guidebook consistently. The quizzes, discussion questions, labs, and accreditation materials help move the course beyond simply watching videos.
In the 2026 kits this course earns high school credit:
1 credit of Biology
Science · 9th grade · Classic kits
Earned when the student completes the lab assignments and extra activities in the course guidebook, not for watching the videos alone.
- 114-page guidebook is included as a printable PDF
- 12-page Course Accreditation Program booklet as a printable PDF
Publisher: Westfield Studios
Author: Wes Olson
Total Run Time: 4 Hours, 37 Min
Access: Access to the streaming version of the 101 series is granted for 5 years from the date of purchase.
Copyright: 2006
ISBN: 1424303109
Made In: USA
Faith-Based: Yes
*Please note: Printing the included PDFs requires Acrobat Reader.
Biology 101 offers a beautiful overview of the Creation from a Biblical perspective. It is easy to use, understandable, and visually rich.
- 1. Introduction: Defining Life and Life Classification (15 min.)
- 2. Plants (37 min.)
- 3. Aquatic (water) Creatures (40 min.)
- 4. Avian (flying) Creatures (44 min.)
- 5. Land Animals Part 1 (22 min.)
- 6. Land Animals Part 2 (28 min.)
- 7. Mankind Part 1 (27 min.)
- 8. Mankind Part 2 (24 min.)
- 9. Conclusion: Cells, Genetics, and a Brief History of Biology (40 min.)
- Printable Guidebook and Accreditation Booklet (PDF)
review by Pebblekeeper blog
"...As soon as we started watching Introduction: Defining Life and Life Classifications – I knew I had the missing piece of our puzzle. Our family enjoyed the teacher, his voice and his mannerisms...I do believe that with our current Nature Studies and this DVD series we will be able to stand firm in the knowledge that the High School Credit has been earned in Biology..."
Read the ReviewFind answers to the most frequently asked questions about this product below:
The guidebook and worksheets are included with your download.
If you purchased the DVD, insert Disc 4 into your computer's disc drive to access, open, and print the PDF files.
Yes, you will find labs in the Accreditation Program for each curriculum.
Most labs require items that can be easily found in your local store or around the house. We intentionally avoided filming any scenes in a laboratory or with people in white lab coats as we felt that this could create an unnecessary distance between science and students. As a result, nearly every lab and experiment can be conducted with materials that are readily available.
We intentionally limit the use of math in the courses to ensure that both students and parents can fully enjoy the science content. The focus was on highlighting the fascinating aspects of science, while leaving the more challenging mathematical concepts for later study if desired.
Balancing simple equations is the most math-intensive topic covered in the films, and we also introduce the concept of the mole, its development, and its practical applications.
When used with the Accreditation Program, the 101 courses provide students with over 130 hours of engaging and memorable course material that can help prepare them for academic achievement testing.
Most people who use the 101 courses find the content to be completely satisfying, and those who complete the 130 hours of study find it to be more than enough to help them pass academic tests.
Complete all optional activities and PDF assignments in your 101 series course to count it as 1 high school science credit.
- May 21, 2026
Steph H.
My son used Biology 101 in addition to the biology curriculum included in his ninth grade curriculum kit. Quite often one of his younger siblings would wander over to watch with him. We definitely learned some interesting facts! Happy this was included.
- April 17, 2026
A P.
We watched this as a family and learned some interesting things. It does come across as outdated in its videography. It is definitely a good supplement to our regular biology curriculum.
- February 23, 2026
Kenan A.
Our family really enjoyed Biology 101 :)
- September 19, 2024
Simple way to learn science
Bridget B.
This is a very simple way to learn fundamentals of science. The videos are well done. I just have my 13 year old dyslexic watch it once and then the second time highlight and make notes on the printable guide that goes with it. This is just intended to be a foundation for high school biology later. It’s working great for that
- January 4, 2023
Information is good
Aaron K.
The information is good and my daughter liked it overall. However she felt the video quality was outdated and she had no answer key for the worksheets.
- September 12, 2022
MONICA W.
Excited to use
- April 30, 2022
Unable to print
S R.
Unable to print as we haven’t found anyone with a DVD drive and Acrobat reader. Hoping to be able to do it as otherwise all we can do is watch the videos. Any suggestions?
- December 10, 2021
Perfect for all students!
Kathleen W.
I LOVE watching these videos. I find them interesting and informative. Material is presented in a way to challenge older students but tI still be consumed and understood by younger students.
- September 20, 2020
Great
Monica B.
This was an different approach to our normal workbook and science books this past year. We enjoyed the dvd lessons and the ease of printing the work sheets from home.
- September 11, 2020
All ages loved it
Marsha K.
We are using this as a companion to another full Biology course. We watched this together at the beginning of the school year and both boys (14, 9) really liked it. I love the Biblical worldview. Some of the info might be a little dated (as my son informed me “that’s not actually true anymore”), but that’s how science works.
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