Five Modules. One Full Year of Biology.

This course covers everything a high school biology student needs — ecosystems, cell biology, evolution, genetics, and the human body. 52 lessons. Six hands-on labs. A science notebook your student builds from scratch. And 1.0 science credit when they're done. Most students finish in 3–5 months.

Get Outside. Get in the Lab. Get Your Hands Dirty.

This isn't a watch-and-quiz course. Students run real experiments, collect specimens from their own backyard, peer through microscopes, and build models by hand. Every module has something to make, investigate, or discover in the real world.

You Don't Move On Until You Actually Get It.

Every lab and assignment is reviewed by a real instructor. If something isn't quite right, you'll get feedback and revise until it's solid. No rushing through. No guessing. Just real mastery - and a transcript that reflects it.

Course curriculum

    1. Welcome!

    2. Gather your materials

    1. Science Notebook Setup

    2. What is Biology?

    1. Trying the SEEK App

    2. Classification & Taxonomy

    3. Contours in Nature

    4. What makes something living?

    5. Biodiversity

    6. Outdoor Biodiversity Hunt

    7. Conservation & Restoration

    1. Ecosystems

    2. Interdependence in Ecosystems

    3. Make a Food Web

    4. Energy Flow in an Ecosystem (Food Web Revisited)

    5. Photosynthesis (+ Diagram)

    6. Cellular Respiration

    7. LAB: Balloon Yeast Feast

    8. Parts & Functions of the Microscope

    9. Microscopy

    10. Stomata Peel under Microscope

    1. My Animal

    2. My Animal: Habitat and Population

    3. Adaptations

    4. LAB: Battle of the Beaks

    5. Darwin & Natural Selection

    6. Skeletal Anatomy of Animals

    7. My Animal: Anatomy & Adaptations

    8. My Animal: Life Cycle

    9. My Animal: Food Web

    10. Animal Research - Final Deliverable

    1. Biological Organization

    2. Introduction to Cells

    3. Draw Cell Diagrams

    4. Build a Cell Model

    5. Cell Transport

    6. Blood Cells under a Microscope

    7. LAB: Pond Water - A Closer Look

    8. Basic Human Anatomy

    9. Human Body Systems Review

    10. Full Body Anatomy Outline

About this course

  • $30.00
  • 52 lessons
  • High School
  • 1.0 Science credits

Testimonials

“My daughter has always been the kid who asks "but why does that work?" about everything. This course finally gave her somewhere to put that energy. She filled up her entire science notebook before Module 3 was done! Full of drawings, observations, questions she thought of on her own. The strawberry DNA lab became a whole family event. We did it twice.”

Maya T., parent of a 9th grader

“My son had a rough year in biology - a revolving door of substitutes, no real instruction, and a grade that didn't reflect what he was capable of. By May I was scrambling. I found Wild Oasis and honestly didn't know what to expect, but within two weeks he was more engaged than he'd been all year. He actually texted me from his room to come look at something under the microscope. He finished the course over the summer and we have the transcript to show for it. I'm so grateful this existed.”

Danielle R., parent of a 10th grader

“We run a small learning pod of five students and needed a biology option that could work independently without me teaching it. Every student worked at their own pace, submitted their labs, and got real feedback back. One of my kids who usually rushes through everything actually slowed down because he wanted his diagrams to look right before submitting. That alone was worth it.”

Tasha W., learning pod facilitator, Atlanta

Instructor

Mikala Streeter

Senior Instructor

Hi, I’m Mikala! I’ll be your instructor for this course, and I’m really excited you’re here. I love learning and getting students excited about something new. I’ve spent the last 15+ years working with students in classrooms, small groups, and 1:1, so I know what actually keeps students engaged and what tends to fall flat. My background is in computer science and education (MIT & Stanford), and I’ve worked with organizations like Google, Black Girls Code, and Teach For America. In this class, you won’t just sit and listen. You’ll be building, creating, and applying what you’re learning in real time. I’ll guide you step-by-step, but I also expect you to stay curious, take ownership, and give things a real try.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • What materials do I need?

    You'll need a compound microscope, a printer, a dedicated science notebook, colored pencils or markers, and a smartphone with the free SEEK app installed. Most of the lab supplies are common household items: dish soap, balloons, a strawberry. A full materials list is included in the course before you begin.

  • What kind of microscope do I need?

    Any standard student compound microscope works. We recommend one with a USB connection to a PC or laptop so students can view slides on a larger screen. Basic models are available on Amazon starting around $40–80.

  • Is this course really self-paced?

    Yes. There are no live sessions, no deadlines, and no scheduled class times. Your student works through lessons whenever it fits your schedule.

  • How does the mastery-based feedback work?

    When your student submits a lab or assignment, our instructors review it and either approve it or send specific feedback for revision. Students revise and resubmit until the work meets the standard. No moving on until it's solid.

  • How long does the course take to complete?

    Most students finish in 3–5 months, but there's no time limit. Some families move faster, some slower - the course works either way.

  • What do students get when they finish?

    A certificate of completion and 1.0 high school science credit. The course is transcript-eligible through Wild Oasis Learning, or students can self-report the credit to their own school or program.

  • Is this course good for credit recovery?

    Yes. It's a popular option for students who need to recover or replace a biology credit, including over the summer.

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A hands-on science experience that's worth every penny - and then some.

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