Research Methods K-12
Participate in a 8-10 week Scientist Research Methods Program learning how to perform experiments using the scientific method across science fields. We host bi-weekly classes beginning at the end of August.
There will be 8 classes in the Fall semester and 10 classes in the Winter/Spring semester.
We have two locations:
-Tree Tops Park in Davie, FL
-North Lauderdale Saraniero Library, North Lauderdale, FL
Lessons are divided into the following groups:
1. Lower Elementary for 5-8* years old (45-60-minute experimental lessons)
2. Upper Elementary for 8.5-11 years old (50-60-minute experimental lessons)
3. Middle School for 11-14/15years old (60-75 minute experimental lessons)
4.High School Chemistry 14/15-18 years old (2-hour lessons)
*ages are fluid and are child-dependent. Please email info@eyeofascientist.orgfor any questions.
Limited availability of 8-10 students per class for one teacher and 12-15 students for two lead teachers.
New this year:
We will have a special Wednesday schedule for high schoolers and our Upper elementary 2-hour pod occurring in our Davie location. Dates differ from our library dates.
We will also be adding a 4-class Female Anatomy program for girls 8-18 years old.
What to expect:
Lessons throughout the 2026-2027 school year will include Year 3 of our curriculum with a variety of hands on projects and experiments that follow a structured guideline using the scientific method. across the following topics:
-Fundamentals of Research Methods
-Physics
-Biology
-Chemistry
-Molecular Biology
-Geology
-Astronomy
-Environmental science
-Microbiology
-Neuroscience
Registration Process
Eye of a Scientist Foundation - Changing Science Education
Registering for our program is super easy! Please read instructions to their entirety and follow the steps below to complete your registration for the 2026/2027 school year.
1. Review our scheduled classes below by day. We will have classes in both Davie and North Lauderdale locations.
2. Choose a day and click on the registration button for that day to register your child(ren) to their corresponding levels. Please indicate the method of payment being used.
Please note that there will be a payment deadline of August 3rd, 2026 to maintain your student's spot. We need final numbers and a lead time of 3 weeks to begin notebook production for our students. If payment is not completed by this deadline, student(s) will be removed from our Fall list and waitlist students will be contacted.
3. Once form is completed, submit payment via Step-Up EMA, by searching "Eye of a Scientist Foundation" under providers. Choose the corresponding location (Davie or North Lauderdale) and submit the Fall fee of $285/student.
If your student does not have enough funds, parent must pay out of pocket and email Info@eyeofascientist.org to request detailed email and instructor credentials.
4. If choosing to pay out of pocket, you'll receive a follow-up email with two methods that can be used to pay for the program in the Fall.
5. If registering for our annual program, payments can be made in two installments: one before Fall and one before Winter/Spring semester.
6. Eye of a Scientist Foundation has the best interest to making our program affordable and we understand circumstances. If you need a payment plan, please reach out to Info@eyeofascientist.org .
Tuesdays at Tree Tops Park in Davie, FL
Wednesdays at North Lauderdale Library
Thursdays at North Lauderdale Library
Annual Programs in Davie, FL