Biology 101: Biology According to the Days of Creation DVD set

Name: Biology 101: Biology According to the Days of Creation DVD set
Brand: Westfield Studios, LLC.PO Box

by Westfield Studios, LLC.PO Box

ScienceGrades 7–12

About This Curriculum

A visually rich, creation-based biology curriculum that teaches biology by following the biblical days of creation, designed for high school students but appropriate for the whole family.

What makes it unique: Unique approach teaching biology through the lens of the biblical creation account with exceptional visual presentation and family-friendly design.

Biology 101: Creation-Based Visual Biology Curriculum

Biology 101 is a creation-based biology curriculum that organizes content around the biblical days of creation, delivered primarily through 4.5 hours of DVD instruction with supplemental guidebook materials. This visual, family-friendly approach targets high school students but is designed to be accessible to a broader age range.

Best for

Homeschooling families seeking a creation-based biology overview for grades 7-12, particularly visual learners who prefer engaging video instruction and families wanting to integrate biblical worldview with science study

Evaluation Criteria

1 strength · 3 concerns · 2 neutral · 1 insufficient evidence

Direct InstructionStrength

The curriculum provides clear, teacher-led instruction through DVD presentations with an engaging host.

Reviews praise Wes Olson as 'an engaging presenter' who 'relates information to practical life experiences' and breaks down complex concepts, with content delivered through direct video instruction

Knowledge RichConcern

The curriculum provides introductory biology content but lacks the depth and comprehensiveness of traditional high school biology courses.

Cathy Duffy notes 'The course content is not nearly as challenging and comprehensive as most other high school level biology courses' and recommends more traditional textbooks for students needing academically rigorous coursework

Ngss AlignmentConcern

The curriculum does not align with NGSS standards, as it follows a creation-based rather than scientific framework.

The curriculum explicitly presents topics from a 'young earth' perspective following biblical chronology rather than scientific standards, organizing content around creation days rather than disciplinary core ideas

Hands On IntegrationConcern

Lab activities are minimal and lack the rigor typically expected in high school biology.

Duffy describes lab work as 'quite minimal compared to typical high school labs,' citing examples like 'Catch a fish! As you prepare it, try to identify the parts OR buy a goldfish and observe it'

Teacher TrainingNeutral

The curriculum provides teacher guidance through detailed course planning materials but limited pedagogical support.

Includes a 'Course Accreditation Program and Guidebook' with a 27-week course outline and 135 hours of activities, making it 'easy on the teacher' according to reviews

Retrieval PracticeNeutral

The curriculum includes some assessment through quizzes but limited evidence of systematic retrieval practice.

The guidebook includes 'six quizzes and their answer keys' but reviews don't mention regular recall exercises or spaced review of previously learned content

Scientific VocabularyInsufficient Evidence

The curriculum appears to introduce biology terminology but without specific emphasis on explicit vocabulary instruction.

The guidebook includes biology content and Wes Olson 'takes complex subjects and breaks them down into easy-to-understand concepts,' but reviews don't detail specific vocabulary teaching methods

Sources: cathyduffyreviews.com, homestead-acres.com