Prompts for the Everyday Teacher (High School)

High School Prompts

Literature

Analyze a poem’s deeper meaning and themes with GPT.
Discuss a famous philosophical dilemma with GPT and share your viewpoint.
Rewrite the ending of a classic novel with GPT. How does your version differ from the original?
Choose a character from our current reading. Write a diary entry from their perspective about a key event in the story.
Take a classic story or fairytale and rewrite it in a modern setting. How do the characters and conflicts change?
Create a soundtrack for a novel we’ve read. Choose songs that match the mood of certain chapters or events and explain your choices.
Rewrite a scene from our current reading from the perspective of a minor or antagonistic character. How does this change our understanding of the event?
Pretend you’re a news reporter covering an event from a book or play we’ve studied. Write a news article or film a news segment about it.

Math

Create a short story that incorporates a linear equation. Have classmates solve the equation as part of understanding the story’s outcome.
Design a board game or card game that requires players to solve Algebra problems to win the game.
Choose a math principle and research its historical origins. Who discovered or developed it? How has it impacted the world?
Explain patterns by describing different patterns found in nature, like leaves.

Science

Explore a recent scientific discovery with GPT and discuss its significance and future impact.
Ask GPT to invent a new animal, describing its appearance and habits.
Ask GPT about a time travel adventure: Where could you go and what would you do?
Plan a space mission to Mars with GPT. What would you take and what would you hope to discover?

Social Studies

Debate with GPT a historical “what if” scenario and discuss how it would change the world.
Design a sustainable city with GPT. What makes it eco- friendly, and how does it function?
Create a business plan for a novel startup idea with GPT. Discuss the product or service and its societal benefits.
I want you to play the role of [famous person or character]. My high school students are studying [what], and I want to be able to interview you to start our unit. Can you do that in a way where we learn more about you and the times, and frame your answers for my class’s reading level?
Here are suggestions for high school interviews

High School Role Modeling

Literature	Mathematics
William Shakespeare	Pythagoras
Jane Austen	Ada Lovelace
F. Scott Fitzgerald	Alan Turing
Virginia Woolf	Emmy Noether
Maya Angelou	John Nash

Science	Social Studies
Isaac Newton	Mahatma Gandhi
Marie Curie	Nelson Mandela
Charles Darwin	Cesar Chavez
Jane Goodall	Confucius
Albert Einstein	Malcolm X

Arts	Other Figures
Pablo Picasso (Art)	Sigmund Freud (Psychology)
José Martí (Poet)	Harvey Milk (Activist)
Billie Holiday (Music)	Malala Yousafzai (Activist)
Frida Kahlo (Art)	Che Guevara (Revolutionary)
Osamu Tezuka (Anime)	Immanuel Kant (Philosophy)

Can you create a conversation between two iconic figures: [Figure 1 and Figure 2]? This is for a high school class, and I want them to learn more about each person and the core values they have in common. What unique challenges did each have to overcome?
Here are some suggestions.

Interviews for High School Students

Napoleon Bonaparte and George Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelt and Julius Caesar
Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung
Anne Frank and Malala Yousafzai
William Shakespeare and Lin-Manuel Miranda
Ronald Reagan and Karl Marx
Robert Oppenheimer and Mahatma Gandhi
Charles Darwin and Jane Goodall
Christopher Columbus and Sacagawea
Louis Armstrong and Tupac Shakur
Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony

This summer many of my students will be traveling. Can you suggest 5 famous sites or museums related to this [subject]?

Explain the key differences between AI and human intelligence. What are the strengths and limitations of each?
Can you provide examples of AI applications that have had a significant impact on society or industries in recent years?
Investigate the concept of generative AI and its role in creating text, images, or music. How is it changing the creative landscape?
Explore the process of training AI models. Why is it essential, and what are some common techniques used in AI training?
Discuss the critical role of data in AI learning. How can the quality and quantity of data affect AI model performance?
Analyze the functioning of neural networks in generative AI. How do they simulate human learning and creativity?
Consider the ethical implications of using generative AI for content creation. What responsibilities do creators and users have in this context?
Analyze the challenges in AI development, including the potential for AI to be biased or make errors.
Discuss AI’s impact on the job market, considering how biases in AI might affect employment opportunities.
Investigate AI in healthcare, focusing on both its benefits and the risks of AI making errors or being biased.
Examine AI’s influence on personal privacy and data security, especially considering how AI might mistakenly handle sensitive information.
Debate how driverless cars will make us more or less safe in the future.
Evaluate AI’s effectiveness as an educational tool, considering its limitations like biases and errors in understanding or processing information.
Explore how AI can address global challenges such as climate change or poverty, while being mindful of AI’s limitations, biases, and privacy concerns.

Rubrics

Literature Analysis Essay: “Develop a rubric for assessing a high school literature analysis essay, focusing on thesis clarity, evidence support, and writing style.”
Chemistry Lab Report: “Create a rubric to evaluate a chemistry lab report, considering accuracy, analysis, and presentation of data.”
Mathematical Modeling: “Formulate a rubric for a high school math modeling project, assessing understanding of concepts, application of methods, and clarity of explanation.”
Foreign Language Oral Exam: “Construct a rubric for a foreign language oral exam, focusing on fluency, pronunciation, and conversation skills.”
Computer Science Project: “Establish a rubric for assessing a computer science project, considering code efficiency, innovation, and problem-solving skills.”
Physical Education Fitness Assessment: “Create a rubric for a high school physical education fitness assessment, including endurance, strength, and flexibility.”
Advanced Language Proficiency: “Formulate a rubric to evaluate high school ELL students’ proficiency in advanced language skills, such as nuanced understanding, idiomatic expressions, and complex sentence structures.”
Social Interaction and Inclusivity: “Develop a rubric for high school special education students, focusing on assessing and encouraging social interaction, inclusivity in group settings, and self-advocacy skills.

Homework

Here are more prompts that students can use for assignments. For each of these questions, students must show how they dialogue with AI to guide in creating their outline and share the prompts they used to get the data to support their position.

Investigate the role of bees in global ecosystems. How do they impact our world, and what are the consequences of declining bee populations? Show how you use AI to create an outline and what prompts you used to get your data.
Explore the socio-economic implications of automation and AI on the job market. Is the rise of AI beneficial or detrimental for future employment opportunities?
Assess the impact of fast fashion on the environment. What is the environmental footprint of the fast-fashion industry?
Analyze the cultural significance of the Silk Road in ancient civilizations. How did it influence the exchange of goods, ideas, and the growth of empires?
Evaluate the health impacts of processed foods. What are the nutritional components and their long-term effects on human health?
Dive into the artistic movements of the 20th century. How did art evolve during this period, and what were the societal influences on major movements?
Examine the influence of classical music on modern genres. How have contemporary music genres borrowed elements from classical compositions?
Delve into the mechanisms of genetic inheritance. How do dominant and recessive genes determine the traits we inherit?
Probe into the world of quantum mechanics. Can you demystify key principles like superposition and entanglement?
Investigate the dynamics of ecosystems and biodiversity. Why is biodiversity essential, and what are the consequences of reduced species diversity?

Graphic Prompts

Midjourney Prompts

Civics: Showcase a vibrant and inclusive democratic gathering.
Art: Design a hybrid painting style blending Impressionism with Cubism.
Environmental Studies: Craft a utopian city that’s fully sustainable.
Physical Education: Depict the energy and movement of an Olympic sprinter.
Philosophy: Conjure an image that represents the duality of human nature.
Astronomy: Depict a serene Martian landscape.

DALL·E Prompts

Civics: Show a world where children are the decision-makers.
Music: Depict a serene landscape inspired by Beethoven’s “Moonlight Sonata.”
Economics: Visualize a world where barter trade is the primary economic system.
Philosophy: Generate an image that represents the concept of existentialism.
Astronomy: Create a vibrant depiction of an exoplanet with potential life.

Special Education, Dyslexia, and Autism

“Provide a list of engaging, AI-based activities suitable for students with varying learning disabilities.”
“Suggest strategies using AI tools to help dyslexic students improve their reading and writing skills.”
“How can AI technology be used to enhance social skills in students with Autism Spectrum Disorder?”
“Recommend AI tools that can help students with learning disabilities, including dyslexia, improve their reading comprehension.”
“Identify AI tools that can create customized visual aids for autistic students to help with learning and communication.”

English Language Learners (ELL) and Emerging Readers

“What are effective AI-driven language-learning activities for ELL students at the beginner level?”
“Develop a weekly AI-assisted vocabulary-building exercise for intermediate ELL students.”
“How can AI be used to incorporate cultural inclusivity in ELL teaching materials?”
“Suggest AI-powered interactive games that aid in developing reading skills for emerging readers.”
“List AI-assistive technologies that are particularly effective for ELL students in enhancing language acquisition and comprehension.”

Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Behavioral Management

“Offer AI-based solutions for managing classroom behavior in a special education setting.”
“What AI tools are available to support SEL in students with emotional and behavioral disorders?”
“Generate ideas for using AI to increase parental involvement in their child’s social and emotional learning process.”
“How can AI be utilized to assess and support the development of social and emotional skills in students?”
“Create a plan for AI-assisted activities that support social and emotional learning in a diverse classroom.”

The Future

Discuss the concept of “existential threat.” What does it mean, and how could AI pose such a threat?
What measures do you think should be in place to ensure the safe development and use of AI?
How can governments and international organizations work together to regulate AI technologies and prevent misuse?
Consider the role of AI in autonomous weapons systems. What are the ethical implications of using AI in warfare?
Explore the concept of AI alignment and the challenge of aligning AI systems with human values. Why is this important?
Investigate the idea of superintelligent AI. What are the potential consequences if AI systems surpass human intelligence?
Imagine a debate on whether to continue advancing AI technology or slow down its progress to mitigate risks. What arguments might be presented on both sides?
Consider the role of education in preparing future generations to understand and address AI’s existential threats. How can schools and teachers contribute to AI literacy and safety?

Activities

How can AI assist our environmental club in monitoring local ecosystems?
Can you suggest a creative way to incorporate AI into our drama club’s next performance?
Discuss the potential impact of AI on the future of the music industry.
What ethical considerations should our robotics club keep in mind while designing AI-powered robots?
Explore the cultural significance of AI in various parts of the world.
Examine the role of AI in addressing environmental challenges on our upcoming service trip.
Explore AI applications for simulating historical events in our history club’s projects. about you and the times, and frame your answers for my class’s reading level?
What coding project ideas can our art club explore to fuse technology and art?
What ethical considerations should our robotics club keep in mind while designing AI-powered robots?
Share tips on using AI-driven data analysis to enhance our academic decathlon performance.
Discuss how AI can be used to preserve and digitize cultural artifacts in our cultural club.
Share strategies for incorporating AI in student-led initiatives during our upcoming leadership association meetings.
Explain the coding concept of recursion and how it can be applied to solving real-world issues.

My Teacher Assistant Prompt

This amazing prompt allows ChatGPT to be your personal guru in any field you choose. Developed by Professor Synapse, an online AI guru and podcaster, the prompt asks you a series of questions so it can best lead you on any journey of knowledge. Give it a try! Copy it from here (or at engaiged.com/ Professor-Synapse)

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