Lodge's Learning
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Missouri, United States
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Welcome to Lodge's Learning, your one-stop shop for ready-to-use Project-Based Learning, GATE (Gifted and Talented Education), and STEAM materials designed to inspire and engage students. These resources are perfect for busy educators looking to enhance their classrooms with innovative, hands-on activities. From STEAM Projects to Emoji Writing and engaging classroom decor, we have everything you need to make learning fun and meaningful. Check out the Custom Categories, and discover how our resources can transform your classroom today!
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Rube Goldberg STEM Challenge: Forces, Motion & Energy Transfer 3rd-6th
Rube Goldberg chain reaction project is the perfect project-based STEM challenge for grades 3rd-8th! Here’s everything you need to facilitate a Rube Goldberg Chain Reaction Machine aligned with Forces & Motion and Energy Transfer STEM (NGSS) for 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade! Perfect for Project-Based Learning!This is one of those projects that they will remember forever. This resource is included in the Complete Rube Goldberg Project Bundle! Save $$ and get the project & awards together! Th
2nd - 6th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
4-LS1-1
, 3-LS4-3
, 2-LS4-1
+5
Depth & Complexity Gifted and Talented/GT Frames, Posters, Icons, Logic Puzzles
Want to bring Depth and Complexity into your 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade Gifted and Talented (GT) classroom without the overwhelm? This all-in-one GATE/GT/TAG bundle gives you everything you need to infuse critical thinking, creativity, and higher-order thinking into grades 3–6 — with no extra prep! Designed for teachers who want to implement the Depth & Complexity framework with ease, this comprehensive bundle of GATE-aligned resources supports general education, gifted learners, and high-ac
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Other (ELA), Other (Math)
Gifted Enrichment Activities: Depth & Complexity, STEM, PBL 3rd, 4th, 5th
This Year-Long Enrichment Collection gives upper elementary (3rd-6th grade) gifted and talented (GT) students meaningful opportunities to think deeply across themes, subjects, and real-world applications all year long. Designed for grades 3–6, this low-prep bundle builds critical thinking, problem-solving, and cross-curricular connections beyond the core curriculum. Inside, you’ll find a variety of enrichment activities that blend creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration: STEM Chall
3rd - 6th
Close Reading, Creative Writing, Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 4-LS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+3
Back to School Quick STEM Challenges & Teambuilding for 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th grade
Kick off the school year with hands-on Back-to-School Quick STEM Challenges designed to engage your 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students from Day 1! This no-prep resource includes 12 low-material Quick STEM Challenge Task Cards, each paired with a student planning and reflection worksheet to encourage critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration. Perfect for STEM enrichment, icebreakers, and team-building activities, these quick-build challenges are a classroom favorite for upper eleme
3rd - 6th
Classroom Community, Engineering, Measurement
NGSS
3-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-3
+4
Economics Enrichment Activities:4 Weeks of Depth & Complexity 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Think Like an Economist! Unit 10 of the Enrichment Collection takes your upper elementary students beyond the math and social studies textbook and into the world of Economics. Over four weeks, students will tackle Depth & Complexity challenges, logic puzzles, a Market Day math & economics project, and creative writing prompts—all designed to stretch their minds and extend their knowledge of math, economics, social studies, and STEM. Perfect for grades 3–6, this low-prep bundle keeps enrichment
3rd - 6th
Close Reading, Creative Writing, Engineering
NGSS
4-LS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 4-LS1-2
+4
NGSS Environments & Survival- Depth & Complexity Thinking Frame: Biomimicry
Connect NGSS Science with Engineering in this interactive Depth & Complexity Biomimicry Thinking Frame and interdisciplinary Project-Based Learning extension lesson! These resources extend the learning of concepts covered in the Amplify Science Unit: Environments & Survival. Students will “Think Like a Biomimicry Engineer” as they explore the adaptive traits of organisms, and use this knowledge to create their own design inspired by nature. There is also a robotics component you can incorp
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Environment, Science
NGSS
4-LS1-1
, 3-LS4-3
, 2-LS4-1
+5
STEM Enrichment Activities: 4 Weeks of Depth & Complexity 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Think Like an Innovator! Unit 5 of the Enrichment Collection takes your upper elementary students beyond the math and social studies textbook and into the world of Innovation. Over four weeks, students will tackle Depth & Complexity challenges, logic puzzles, a Market Day math & economics project, and creative writing prompts—all designed to stretch their minds and extend their knowledge of math, economics, social studies, and STEM. Perfect for grades 3–6, this low-prep bundle keeps enrichment
3rd - 6th
Close Reading, Creative Writing, Engineering
NGSS
4-LS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 4-LS1-2
+4
Engineering Enrichment Activities: 4 Weeks of Depth & Complexity 3rd, 4th, 5th
Think Like a Mechanical Engineer! Unit 7 of the Enrichment Collection takes your upper elementary students beyond the Science textbook and into the world of Mechanical Engineers. Over four weeks, students will tackle Depth & Complexity challenges, a Rube Goldberg Chain Reaction Challenge, logic puzzles, a Think Like a Mechanical Engineer Interactive Frame, and creative writing prompts—all designed to stretch their minds and extend their knowledge of energy transfer, force, and motion. Perfect
3rd - 6th
Close Reading, Creative Writing, Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 4-LS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+3
Rube Goldberg STEM Project, Awards, & Engineering Design Posters for 3rd-8th
Rube Goldberg chain reaction project is the perfect project-based STEM challenge for grades 3rd-8th! Here’s everything you need to facilitate a Rube Goldberg Chain Reaction Machine aligned with Forces & Motion and Energy Transfer STEM (NGSS) for 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade! Perfect for Project-Based Learning! Full Lesson Plan, Teaching Slides, Project Templates, Engineering Design Process Posters, and Simple Machines Posters included! 25 Printable Awards/Certificates are also included! Cele
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
3-PS2-1
, 4-PS3-4
, 3-5-ETS1-3
+8
Writing Enrichment Activities: 4 Weeks of Depth & Complexity 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Think Like an Author! Unit 6 of the Enrichment Collection takes your upper elementary students beyond the ELA and Writing textbook and into the world of Authors. Over four weeks, students will tackle Depth & Complexity challenges, logic puzzles, a Think Like an Author Interactive Frame, and creative writing prompts—all designed to stretch their minds and extend their knowledge of reading and writing. Perfect for grades 3–6, this low-prep bundle keeps enrichment simple while helping students bui
3rd - 6th
Close Reading, Creative Writing, Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 4-LS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+3
Testing Season Survival Activities for Test Prep, 3rd, 4th, 5th Early Finishers
Make testing season meaningful, engaging, and low-stress with this Testing Season Survival Bundle—perfect for keeping students thinking without relying on worksheets! Designed for 3rd–5th grade, this bundle supports test readiness in a fun and purposeful way. ⭐ What’s Included: • Ready-to-use logic puzzles (4 Sets) • Quick STEM problem-solving tasks (12 Tasks) • Socratic Seminar resources to promote discussion and reasoning (3 Resources) 💡 Why Teachers Love It: • Low-prep and easy to i
3rd - 5th
Basic Operations, Close Reading, Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 4-LS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+3
Science Enrichment Activities:4 Weeks of Depth & Complexity 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Think Like a Biomimicry Engineer! Unit 4 of the Enrichment Collection takes your upper elementary students beyond the science textbook and into the world of Biomimicry. Over four weeks, students will tackle Depth & Complexity challenges, logic puzzles, Leaf Art, Biomimicry Engineering Challenges, and creative writing prompts—all designed to stretch their minds and extend their knowledge of plants, animals, environments, and survival. Perfect for grades 3–6, this low-prep bundle keeps enrichmen
3rd - 6th
Close Reading, Creative Writing, Engineering
NGSS
4-LS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 4-LS1-2
+4
Winter Logic Puzzles, Brain Teasers, WODB, worksheets for 3rd-5th
This winter season, are you looking for a low-prep way to boost critical thinking and math/writing enrichment in your 3rd–5th grade classroom? This engaging Winter-themed collection of Logic Puzzles, Brain Teasers, WODB challenges, and Emoji Math will have your students thinking deeply and having fun. Both Worksheet and Task Card versions included! Perfect for early finishers, GATE/GT/TAG (gifted education), math stations, enrichment blocks, or sub plans—and it comes in both full color and blac
3rd - 5th
Creative Writing, Engineering, Other (Math)
Winter Quick STEM Challenges & Team building for 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th grade
Kick off the winter season with hands-on Winter-themed Quick STEM Challenges designed to engage your 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students from Day 1! This no-prep resource includes 12 low-material Quick STEM Challenge Task Cards, each paired with a student planning and reflection worksheet to encourage critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration. Perfect for STEM enrichment, icebreakers, and winter team-building activities, these quick-build challenges are a classroom favorite for up
3rd - 6th
Classroom Community, Engineering, Measurement
NGSS
3-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-3
+4
Quick STEM Challenges & Team building for 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th grade
Bring STEM to every student with these hands-on Quick STEM Challenges designed to engage your 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students! These no-prep resources include low-material Quick STEM Challenge Task Cards, each paired with a student planning and reflection worksheet to encourage critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration. Perfect for STEM enrichment, icebreakers, and winter team-building activities, these quick-build challenges are a classroom favorite for upper elementary teach
3rd - 5th
Classroom Community, Engineering, Other (Math)
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Back to School STEM Logic Puzzles, Brain Teasers, WODB, worksheets for 3rd-5th
This back-to-school season, are you looking for a low-prep way to boost critical thinking and math/writing enrichment in your 3rd–5th grade classroom? This engaging STEM-themed collection of Logic Puzzles, Brain Teasers, WODB challenges, and Emoji Math will have your students thinking deeply and having fun. Both Worksheet and Task Card versions included! Perfect for early finishers, GATE/GT/TAG (gifted education), math stations, enrichment blocks, or sub plans—and it comes in both full color an
3rd - 5th
Creative Writing, Engineering, Other (Math)
Depth & Complexity Thinking Frame for 3rd, 4th, 5th Science: Weather & Climate
Looking for an enrichment tool that will get 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students excited about exploring Weather and Climate in science? This interactive Depth & Complexity (GATE) Author Thinking Frame is a hands-on way for students to collaborate and develop higher-level thinking. Students will “Think Like a Meteorologist” as they use the prompts icons of depth and complexity to guide their thinking. GATE (Gifted Education) standards and practices are woven throughout the lessons, and can be used
3rd - 5th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
5-ESS2-2
, 4-LS1-1
, 3-ESS2-1
+11
Spring Quick STEM Challenges & Team building for 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th grade
Kick off the springtime season with hands-on Spring-themed Quick STEM Challenges designed to engage your 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students from Day 1! This no-prep resource includes 12 low-material Quick STEM Challenge Task Cards, each paired with a student planning and reflection worksheet to encourage critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration. **Grab the Year-Long Quick STEM Challenge Set for 50% off HERE!Perfect for STEM enrichment, icebreakers, and spring team-building activ
3rd - 6th
Classroom Community, Engineering, Measurement
NGSS
3-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-3
+4
Also included in: Quick STEM Challenges & Team building for 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th grade
Depth & Complexity Thinking Frame for 3rd, 4th, 5th STEM Force & Motion
Looking for an enrichment tool that will get 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students excited about exploring Forces, Motion, and Energy Transfer in science? This interactive Depth & Complexity (GATE) Author Thinking Frame is a hands-on way for students to collaborate and develop higher-level thinking. Students will “Think Like a Mechanical Enginee” as they use the prompts icons of depth and complexity to guide their thinking. GATE (Gifted Education) standards and practices are woven throughout the les
3rd - 5th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
4-LS1-1
, 3-LS4-3
, 2-LS4-1
+5
STEAM Engineering Design Planning Sheets/Mats: Student Templates for PBL
Use these no-prep student planning sheets/mats for any STEAM Project-Based Learning, Genius Hour, or GATE Extension activity! Printable & Editable/Digital files included! These planning sheets guide students through the Engineering Design Process, providing them with an organized space to write, plan, design, and revise. Students will love the structure and organization these templates provide! These STEAM tools can be used for all learners to develop and encourage higher-level thinking an
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Robotics
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Welcome to Lodge's Learning, your one-stop shop for ready-to-use Project-Based Learning, GATE (Gifted and Talented Education), and STEAM materials designed to inspire and engage students. These resources are perfect for busy educators looking to enhance their classrooms with innovative, hands-on activities. From STEAM Projects to Emoji Writing and engaging classroom decor, we have everything you need to make learning fun and meaningful. Check out the Custom Categories, and discover how our resources can transform your classroom today!
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