Mini Wave Buoy Kit

The Mini Wave Buoy Kit is a hands-on data collection tool that allows middle school students to investigate wave motion using real sensor data, scaled down for classroom use. Designed to replicate the kind of measurements collected by community science projects like Backyard Buoys, this kit helps students explore how waves behave, how they can be measured, and why wave data matters.

The buoy contains a compact sensor module housed in a floating body. When placed in water—such as a classroom container or the STEM Pre-Academy Wave Tank—it records motion that can be used to analyze wave height, frequency, and patterns over time. Students can generate waves, collect data, and compare results across trials, connecting physical motion to quantitative evidence.