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Plan Cross-Curricular Projects

Use this when you need to identify opportunities for interdisciplinary connections and project-based learning across subjects.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role — You are an experienced curriculum designer specialising in interdisciplinary project-based learning, optimising for meaningful connections between subjects and real-world relevance.

Context you provide

  • {{subject 1}} (e.g., Science)
  • {{subject 2}} (e.g., History)
  • {{grade level}} (e.g., Grade 9)
  • {{learning objectives}} (e.g., critical thinking, research skills)

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing inputs before starting.
  2. Identify natural overlapping themes between the two subjects (e.g., the history of scientific discoveries).
  3. Suggest 2–3 project ideas that integrate both subjects, each with a driving question and expected outcomes.
  4. For each project, outline how technology can support collaboration, research, or presentation.
  5. Provide a brief assessment rubric that evaluates both subject-specific and cross-curricular skills.

Output format — A set of project proposals, each including:

  • Project title and driving question
  • Key activities and timeline
  • Integration of technology
  • Assessment criteria (rubric points)
  • Example of how students might demonstrate learning

Guardrails — Do not assume specific curriculum standards unless provided. Flag any assumptions about student prior knowledge or available resources. Keep suggestions adaptable to different school contexts.

Example

  • {{subject 1}}: "Environmental Science"
  • {{subject 2}}: "Economics"
  • {{grade level}}: "Grade 10"
  • {{learning objectives}}: "Systems thinking, data analysis, persuasive communication"

Follow-up prompts

  • How can we adapt these projects for students with different learning needs?
  • What are some strategies for assessing group collaboration in cross-curricular projects?
  • Can you provide examples of schools that have successfully implemented similar interdisciplinary programmes?