Here’s a quick activity to review a key concept from this lesson.
The templates you’ve been introduced to recently include “bonus ideas,” which were generated by an AI tool. However, the last template you encountered, “Modify project activities,” did not include these added suggestions. In this activity, you’ll use the AI tool of your choice to brainstorm bonus ideas that you can then use to modify your project activities.
Step 1: Access Gemini
You can use browser-based tools, such as Gemini or ChatGPT. This activity uses Gemini.
To access Gemini:
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Go to gemini.google.com.
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Sign in to your personal Google account.
Refer to the resource about how to Create a Google Account, if you don’t already have one. For further assistance signing into Gemini, please refer to Gemini Apps Help.
Note: Before you use Gemini, review the following information:
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You must be over 18 years old to use Gemini.
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Review the Gemini Apps Privacy Notice.
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Please don’t enter private or confidential information in your Gemini conversations or any data you wouldn’t want Google to use to improve its products, services, and machine learning technologies.
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Gemini is not available in certain countries and languages. For more details, refer to documentation about Where you can use the Gemini web app.
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Feedback from a wide range of experts and users helps Gemini improve every day. So when you try Gemini, you can provide feedback using the thumbs up or thumbs down button—with the option to further explain in a comment.
Step 2: Enter the prompt
Enter the “Modify project activities – short version” prompt into your AI tool. Remember to fill out the key details.
Prompt:
| I am a [Enter your role]. Modify the following project activities to better suit the needs and interests of my [Enter grade level] students: [Describe the project]. My students are [Describe the students who will be participating in the project and their particular interests]. |
Step 3: Prompt the AI tool for bonus ideas
Prompt the AI tool for some bonus ideas for alternative scenarios, diverse prompts, and incorporating student feedback. Consider the following prompts as an example, but adapt each prompt with your own details.
Original prompt example, filled out with details:
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I am an English literature teacher. Modify the following project activities to better suit the needs and in terms of my 6th grade students. My students are writing a literature report on a book they read over the summer. They are interested in sports, music, and art. |
Prompt:
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Provide bonus ideas for a literature report project for a student who likes sports but read a book about the science behind photosynthesis. |
Step 4: Evaluate the output
Reflect on the output, and consider if those bonus ideas improve their project modification ideas.
The following is a sample output from the photosynthesis book report example; yours will likely be different:
Output:
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Modified Project Activities for 6th Graders: Here’s how you can modify the project activities for your 6th graders: Create a Book Trailer: Instead of a written report, students can create a short video trailer (think movie trailer) to showcase the book. They can use drawings, photos, or simple animation to depict key scenes, characters, and conflicts. They can even write a short script with catchy phrases to entice classmates to read the book. Character Interview: Students can write an interview with their favorite character from the book. They can imagine the character answering questions about their motivations, challenges, and feelings. This allows them to explore the character’s personality in a fun and engaging way. Design a Book Cover or Chapter Illustration: Students can design a new cover for the book or choose a specific scene from the book and create an illustration. This activity encourages them to visualize the story and capture its essence creatively. Soundtrack for the Story: Students can create a soundtrack for the book by listing songs (existing songs or their own compositions) that capture the mood of different chapters or events. They can write a brief explanation for each song choice, connecting it to the story. Bonus Ideas for the Sports Fan: Since your student who likes sports read a book about photosynthesis, here are some bonus project ideas that combine these interests: The “Fuel” for Athletes: Research how plants use photosynthesis to create energy (glucose) and compare this process to how athletes use food for energy during competition. Create a presentation or infographic explaining this connection. Photosynthesis in Sports Venues: Research how some stadiums use special lighting or plant life to promote healthy grass growth for the field. Students can create a model of a “green” sports stadium and explain its benefits. Famous Athletes and their Diets: Research how athletes from different sports fuel their bodies. Students can compare these diets to the importance of sunlight in plant growth and create a presentation on “Photosynthesis for Peak Performance.” These activities allow your students to showcase their understanding of the book in a way that aligns with their interests while still fulfilling the learning objectives of the project. |
Disclaimer: Results for illustrative purposes.