AI Prompts for Education Resources

Build a lesson plan for teaching [topic] to [audience: grade level / age group / skill level].

Subject: [course/field]
Duration: [class length, e.g. 50 minutes / 90 minutes]
Learning objectives: [what students should know/do by the end]
Resources available: [projector, whiteboard, computers, textbooks, etc.]
Class size: [number of students]

Create:
1. A warm-up activity (5 minutes) that activates prior knowledge
2. Direct instruction segment with key talking points
3. A guided practice activity with step-by-step instructions
4. An independent practice or group activity
5. An assessment check: how to verify learning happened
6. A closing activity and preview of next lesson

Create a worksheet for [topic] aimed at [grade level / skill level].

Learning objective: [what this worksheet should reinforce]
Format preferences: [fill-in-the-blank / matching / short answer / word problems / diagrams]
Difficulty: [introductory / reinforcement / challenge]
Time to complete: [estimated minutes]

Generate:
1. 10-15 questions in the requested format with a clear progression from easy to hard
2. An answer key with worked solutions, not just answers
3. 3 bonus challenge questions for advanced students
4. A self-assessment rubric students can use to check their own work
5. A 'common mistakes' box warning about typical errors
6. A reflection question: 'What was the hardest part and why?'

Help me map a curriculum for [subject] covering [time period: semester / year / course].

Standards to align with: [Common Core / state standards / AP / IB / custom]
Target audience: [grade level / age group]
Class frequency: [times per week, minutes per session]
Current resources: [textbooks, materials available]

Build:
1. A scope and sequence chart with units, topics, and approximate timing
2. Learning objectives for each unit aligned to specified standards
3. Dependencies: which topics must come before others
4. Assessment plan: formative and summative assessments for each unit
5. Differentiation notes: how to adapt for advanced and struggling learners
6. A pacing guide with buffer weeks for review and catch-up

Create a grading rubric for [assignment type: essay / project / presentation / lab report].

Assignment description: [what students are producing]
Grade level: [audience]
Weight of assignment: [percentage of final grade]
Key skills to assess: [list 3-5 skills or criteria]

Design:
1. A 4-level rubric (Excellent / Proficient / Developing / Beginning) for each criterion
2. Specific, observable descriptors for each level (not vague words like 'good')
3. Point values for each criterion and level
4. A student-friendly version they can use as a checklist before submitting
5. Exemplar descriptions: what an 'Excellent' submission looks like
6. Common deductions: specific mistakes and how many points they cost

Curate a reading and resource list for learning [topic/subject].

Audience: [students / professionals / self-learners]
Level: [introductory / intermediate / advanced]
Preferred formats: [books, articles, videos, podcasts, courses]
Time commitment: [how much time they can dedicate]
Goal: [foundational understanding / deep expertise / practical skills]

Create:
1. 5 must-read books or articles ranked from foundational to advanced
2. 3 video courses or lecture series with time estimates
3. 5 podcasts or YouTube channels for ongoing learning
4. 3 hands-on resources (workbooks, exercises, projects)
5. A suggested reading order with rationale
6. A '3-month learning path' that combines resources into a structured plan

Design an assessment for [topic/unit] aimed at [grade level / audience].

Learning objectives being assessed: [list 3-5 objectives]
Assessment type: [formative / summative / diagnostic]
Format constraints: [in-class / take-home / open-book / timed]
Time available: [duration]
Accessibility needs: [any accommodations required]

Build:
1. A mix of question types: 5 multiple choice, 3 short answer, 2 extended response
2. A clear scoring guide for each question
3. Questions mapped to specific learning objectives (which question tests what)
4. Distractors for multiple choice that target common misconceptions
5. A make-up version with equivalent difficulty but different questions
6. A post-assessment reflection prompt for students to identify their gaps