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One standout moment came during our circular motion labs, where students used flying pig toys to visualize centripetal force in action—it was such a fun and memorable way to wrap up the year's physics concepts. The dice were also a huge hit in math-based problem-solving activities; letting students roll their own numbers added a layer of unpredictability and fun that kept them engaged.\r\n\r\nWhen students saw all the new materials—especially the tape, coffee straws, and whiteboard erasers—they were thrilled. You'd be surprised how something as simple as having enough erasers can completely change the energy in a classroom. With the tape and coffee straws, students were able to build their own electric cars and launch catapults in engineering challenges, learning through hands-on experience. Moving forward, students will continue using the gauss meter in their independent research projects and we'll keep integrating these tools into our daily lessons. 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