Draft Lesson Plans: Quickly generate a complete lesson plan for any subject and grade level, including objectives, activities, materials, and standards alignment.
Differentiate Instruction: Adapt any text, lesson, or assignment for different learning needs. (e.g., "Rewrite this passage on the water cycle for a 3rd-grade reading level," or "Create an extension activity for advanced learners.")
Create Assessments & Rubrics: Generate quizzes, test questions (multiple choice, short answer, essay), or exit tickets based on a topic. You can also ask for a detailed rubric for a specific project, like a "6th-grade persuasive essay."
Communicate with Families: Draft professional and clear emails, newsletters, or website updates for parents and guardians. (e.g., "Write an email to parents about our upcoming field trip to the science museum, including a permission slip reminder.")
Brainstorm Creative Ideas: Act as a "thought partner" to break out of a rut. (e.g., "Give me 10 creative project ideas for a unit on Ancient Egypt," or "What are some engaging ways to start a lesson on fractions?")
Explain Complex Concepts: Get simple, clear analogies and explanations for difficult topics. (e.g., "Explain photosynthesis like I'm a 10-year-old," or "Break down the three branches of government in a simple way.")
Generate Examples & Writing Prompts: Instantly create a list of examples for a concept you're teaching (e.g., "list 20 metaphors for a 7th-grade ELA class") or unique writing prompts for any genre.
Streamline Administrative Tasks: Summarize long articles, faculty meeting notes, or educational research to save time. You can also draft grant proposals, syllabi, or classroom management plans.
Create Paired & Leveled Texts: Provide a text and ask Gemini to generate a second text on the same topic but at a different reading level, perfect for pairing students.
Develop IEP/504 Support Materials: Brainstorm accommodations and strategies for specific student needs. (e.g., "Create a checklist for a student with executive functioning challenges to help them manage a long-term project.")
Google Gems are saved prompts that you can create and reuse within Gemini to handle tasks you perform over and over. This allows you to easily access and run a specific set of instructions without having to retype them every time. You can even upload your own files, like class standards or curriculum, to a Gem so it can reference that specific knowledge when generating content.
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Watch this short video from Eric Curts!ย Less than 15 minutes and you can get an overall understanding of what Gems are and how to use them!
Glossary of AI terminology
Google's "PARTS" Prompting Tips
Gemini AI Prompt Buffet from Lancy's Dynamic Differentiation Presentation
Prompt Library from Google
AI Prompting from Common Sense Education
A Teacher's Prompt Guide to ChatGPT
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