In fact, they are quite entertaining for Christian families on their own. It’s important to note that these videos are suitable and interesting for all ages. They are given the option in the printable curriculum (more on that below) to recreate the experiments, but if they choose not to, it’s no big deal. Our favorite thing is seeing experiments in the video lessons. It never gets dull, and often I see my kids pausing the video to discuss things they just heard. In an interesting documentary-type format, he uses narrative, photos, and video creatively to keep the lesson moving. Wes Olson is the creator and host of the curriculum. Each lesson begins with a video segment that is approximately 30 minutes long. The 101 Series comes as a DVD set, (and includes PDF files to print). So let me break the 101 Series down for you: Video Based (Mostly) I have been overjoyed at the way my kids are interested in the content, understanding things I certainly cannot teach, and taking the initiative to dive into further research! We eventually added the Chemistry and Physics programs to our collection. It was a perfect fit! Basic biology video lessons, presented with a Christian worldview, engaging, and including optional (easy) experiments and accreditation work – – it was everything I was looking for. Our first experience with The 101 Series was with Biology. How was that going to happen when we felt burdened and frustrated by lessons that just baffled both of us? I wanted them to take certain courses, and I wanted them to understand what they were learning. So, I first used this curriculum with my two oldest kids who are just like me. We all have our interests and strengths, and let me tell you: science has never been on that list for me. For homeschool moms and dads who are not strong on science, and for students who don’t love science and have no plan to go into a scientific field, this heavy curriculum can be frustrating, and often go unfinished. Some of them are described as “college prep.” And while the content is wonderful, the program is overwhelming. What I mean is, they are packed with information, quizzes, tests, and detailed experiments, and are often just more than a mom or a student can handle. There are some excellent homeschool science curriculum options out there for high school, and plenty of great ones that teach all of the science topics with a strong biblical worldview.
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