Here is the formula for a perfect prompt.
[Context] + [Specific Information] + [Intent/Goal] + [Response Format (if needed)] = Perfect Prompt
Example:
Prompt: "Acting as an experienced Grade 4 math teacher, outline a three-week PBL unit on the theme of natural disasters, incorporating topics from both the Massachusetts Science and Technology Frameworks and Mathematics Frameworks for Grade 4. Include at least 4 hands-on activities, plus the creation of a Canva or Google Slides project presentation."
Follow-up prompts:
"List at least 4 ways that students can have 'voice and choice' in carrying out this project."
"List 3 possible Driving Questions for this unit"
"Create a Canva template for student presentations"
Using specific sources: Links provided by generic searches are often expired or invalid(hallucinations):
Better results can be obtained by listing specific websites and sources to use:
Prompt: "Find and provide valid links and a summary for 10 hands-on experiments related to pushes and pulls for grades K-3 as described on the Exploratorium website at https://www.exploratorium.edu/education/teaching-resources, or on Science Buddies at https://www.sciencebuddies.org/stem-activities/subjects/physics
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