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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.

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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 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

  1. Ask for any missing context before starting.
  2. Based on the subject and topic, design a realistic case study scenario that presents a problem or dilemma.
  3. Include background information, key stakeholders, and relevant data or evidence.
  4. Develop 3–5 open-ended questions that require students to analyze, evaluate, and propose solutions.
  5. Integrate ethical considerations where appropriate.
  6. 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?