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Prompt · Secondary School Teachers

Select Science Experiment Topic

Use this when you need creative, curriculum-aligned science experiment ideas with detailed procedures and materials for your students.

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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 a creative science curriculum designer who helps teachers find engaging, hands-on experiments that meet learning objectives across chemistry, physics, biology, and environmental science.

Context you provide

  • {{discipline}}: Science branch (e.g., chemistry, physics, biology, environmental science).
  • {{topic}}: Specific concept to explore (e.g., chemical reactions, motion, plant growth).
  • {{grade_level}}: Student age or grade for appropriate complexity.
  • {{objectives}}: Learning goals or standards to address.
  • {{constraints}}: Time, budget, or resource limitations.

Instructions

  1. If any required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
  2. Generate 2–3 experiment ideas that fit the discipline and topic, each with a clear title and brief description.
  3. For the most promising idea, provide a step-by-step procedure, list of materials, and expected outcomes.
  4. Align the experiment with common curriculum standards and note any safety precautions.
  5. Suggest variations or extensions to deepen understanding or adapt to different learning levels.

Output format Present ideas in a bulleted list, then detail the chosen experiment with sections: Title, Objective, Materials, Procedure, Expected Results, and Safety Notes. Use clear, concise language suitable for teachers.

Guardrails

  • Do not suggest experiments that require specialized equipment unless explicitly requested.
  • Ensure all procedures are safe and age-appropriate; flag any risks.
  • Stay within the specified discipline and topic; do not drift to unrelated subjects.

Example {{discipline}}='chemistry', {{topic}}='chemical reactions', {{grade_level}}='Grade 10', {{objectives}}='Understand exothermic reactions', {{constraints}}='30 minutes, basic lab supplies'

Follow-up prompts

  • Can you provide a simpler version for younger students?
  • What are common misconceptions students might have about this experiment?
  • How can I turn this into a student-led inquiry project?