Intro Biology & Genetics — FALL | Donkey River Farm | Ages 12–18

Intro Biology & Genetics — 8-Week Thursday Series
Donkey River Farm • Liberty, SC
Thursdays, 10:00–11:00 AM • 9/10 

This full-series pass includes all 8 classes in Intro Biology & Genetics, held Thursday mornings at Donkey River Farm 

This is real, high school–level biology—the same core material found in AP Biology and introductory college courses—brought to life through hands-on labs in our open-air farm pavilion. No textbooks to purchase. Just engaging, practical science on a working farm.

What students will explore over 8 weeks:

Week 1 — Sept 10
🧪 What Is a Cell?
Build a giant cell model

Week 2 — Sept 17
🧬 Organelles & Their Jobs
Interactive trading card lab

Week 3 — Sept 24
🧬 DNA Structure
Construct a paper double helix

Week 4 — Oct 1
🔁 DNA Replication & Mitosis
Replication simulation + mitosis card sort

Week 5 — Oct 8
🎲 Introduction to Genetics
Punnett squares + probability with coin flips

Week 6 — Oct 15
🧬 Beyond Simple Dominance
Codominance bead simulation

Week 7 — Oct 22
🦠 Mutations & Microbiology
Gram staining lab

Week 8 — Oct 29
🧬 Capstone: DNA → Trait
Central dogma simulation

About the Instructor

Morgan holds an M.S. in Molecular Biology and a B.S. in Animal Science, with seven years of university-level teaching experience in microbiology, molecular biology, and anatomy. She is the founder of Donkey River Nature Co-op and owner-operator of Donkey River Farm. This course is designed as college-preparatory science for motivated high school students, taught in a unique farm setting.

Series Details

• Price: $240 total ($30 per class)
• Ages: 13–18
• Class Size: Maximum of 25 students
• Location: Donkey River Farm Pavilion, Liberty, SC 29657
• Schedule: Thursdays, 10:00–11:00 AM
• Dates: May 7, 14, 21, 28; June 4, 11, 18, 25, 2026

What to Bring

• A dedicated composition notebook (used throughout the series)
• Pencils and colored pencils
• Closed-toe shoes (this is a working farm)

All lab materials are provided—no additional purchases required.

Students who attend all 8 classes will receive a Donkey River Farm Intro Biology & Genetics Course Completion Certificate at the final session. A transcript-style course description is available upon request for homeschool or umbrella school documentation (0.5 credit)