Physics 101 - Streaming
From fridges to fire, invisibility to Schrödinger’s cat—this course explains how the world works through 20 engaging video lessons, no heavy math required. Just clarity, curiosity, and real understanding.
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2026 Eleventh-Grade Curriculum Kit
Physics 101
Why do some physics concepts click immediately while others seem impossible to picture? Physics 101 approaches physics through a clear Biblical worldview and uses visual instruction to make abstract ideas easier to understand.
Typically counted as one full high school science credit, this download-only course allows students to begin immediately.
Created by filmmaker Wes Olson, the course relies on demonstrations, visuals, and guided explanations to illustrate concepts rather than expecting students to build understanding solely from formulas.
Across 20 segments and more than eleven hours of video instruction, students explore motion, light, sound, electricity, thermodynamics, and other foundational physics topics while learning how discoveries and scientific ideas developed over time.
Lessons stay focused on understanding concepts rather than heavy mathematics, making the course especially approachable for students who need to see physics before they can fully understand it.
The printable guidebook includes quizzes and review materials, while the accreditation booklet expands the course into a 130-hour program with optional labs and additional assignments.
Physics 101 works well as a first physics course, a visual alternative to textbook-heavy programs, or additional support alongside more advanced science coursework.
How to Use Physics 101
- Download the videos and guidebook first, then review the course outline so your teen understands how topics build from one section to the next.
- Watch one segment at a time and use the guidebook immediately afterward for quizzes, discussion questions, and review.
- Follow the suggested sequence whenever possible. Physics concepts tend to build on one another, and staying in order usually makes later topics easier to understand.
- Adjust pacing to fit your schedule. Some families move quickly through the videos while others spread them across the year as a full science credit.
- Keep records of quiz scores, notes, labs, and completed assignments as you go, so documenting credit is straightforward later.
In the 2026 kits this course earns high school credit:
1 credit of Physics
Science · 11th grade · Classic kits
Earned when the student completes the lab assignments and extra activities in the course guidebook, not for watching the videos alone.
- A guidebook with quizzes is included as a printable PDF.
- This 20-segment series contains over 11 hours of video examining the inner workings of the world around us.
Please note: Printing the included PDFs requires Acrobat Reader.
Explore the world of physics and learn about the amazing mechanics behind God's physical world.
Author: Wes Olson
Total Run Time: Over 11 hours
Access: Access to the streaming version of the 101 series is granted for 5 years from the date of purchase.
Copyright: 2015
Publisher: Westfield Studios
Made in: USA
Faith-Based: Yes
- 1. Introduction to Physics (30 min.)
- 2. Light and Color (40 min.)
- 3. Mirrors and Lenses (35 min.)
- 4. Invisibility and Speed of Light (35 min.)
- 5. Introduction to Sound (43 min.)
- 6. Acoustics: The Sound of Music (35 min.)
- 7. What is Fire? (30 min.)
- 8. The Three Laws of Thermodynamics (35 min.)
- 9. Refrigeration: Hot and Cold (40 min.)
- 10. What is Electricity? (30 min.)
- 11. Outlets and Circuits (40 min.)
- 12. Batteries and the Electromagnetic Spectrum (40 min.)
- 13. The Life of Isaac Newton (30 min.)
- 14. The Universal Law of Gravity (30 min.)
- 15. The 1st Law of Motion (35 min.)
- 16. The 2nd and 3rd Laws of Motion (25 min.)
- 17. The Life of Albert Einstein (35 min.)
- 18. Relativity (30 min.)
- 19. Quantum Mechanics (30 min.)
- 20. The Future of Physics (20 min.)
“Physics 101 does a fantastic job of acquainting students with basic principles in an interesting and engaging way and I highly recommend it.” Read the Review
Calm in the Chaos:
Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about this product below:
We consider the DVD course an overview that complements but does not replace another curriculum. We suggest using it as a supplement alongside Introductory Physics.
To access the Guidebook and Accreditation Program, insert Disc D into your computer's disc player.
On a PC computer, go to the "Start" button and choose "My Computer." You will be able to directly access the DVD by right-clicking file and selecting "Open" from the drop-down menu. From there, you can open, print, or save the files as needed.
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.
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