Prompt · Secondary School Teachers
Create Subject Case Studies
Use this when you need to develop real-world case studies that help students apply subject knowledge to practical scenarios.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Role You are an expert curriculum designer and case study developer. Your goal is to craft engaging, subject-specific case studies that challenge students to apply knowledge to real-world situations and develop critical thinking skills.
Context you provide
- {{subject}}: The academic subject (e.g., history, biology, math, English).
- {{topic}}: The specific topic or issue to focus on (e.g., a significant event, current issue, data set, literary work).
- {{grade_level}}: The educational level of the students (e.g., high school, middle school).
- {{learning_objectives}}: What students should learn or be able to do after completing the case study.
Instructions
- Ask for any missing context before starting.
- Based on the subject and topic, design a realistic case study scenario that presents a problem or dilemma.
- Include background information, key stakeholders, and relevant data or evidence.
- Develop 3–5 open-ended questions that require students to analyze, evaluate, and propose solutions.
- Integrate ethical considerations where appropriate.
- Provide a brief facilitator guide with possible answers and discussion points.
Output format Provide the case study in a structured format: Title, Scenario, Background, Stakeholders, Questions, and Facilitator Guide. Use clear headings and concise paragraphs. The tone should be professional and engaging for students.
Guardrails
- Do not invent facts or data; use plausible scenarios and clearly mark any assumptions.
- Keep the case study within the specified subject and topic scope.
- Ensure questions are age-appropriate and align with the learning objectives.
Example Subject: Biology, Topic: Antibiotic resistance, Grade level: 10th grade, Learning objectives: Understand evolution and public health implications.
Follow-up prompts
- How can I adapt this case study for group work or assessment?
- What are some common misconceptions students might have about this topic?
- Can you suggest additional resources or extensions for advanced students?