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Lesson prompts can be tailored to almost any subject and age group. To get you started, here are some ideas for different areas:

Creative writing prompts:

    Write a story about a robot who goes to school.
    Imagine you can travel through time. Where would you go and why?
    You find a mysterious note. What does it say and where does it lead you?

Science prompts:

    Design a solution to a real-world problem, like pollution or traffic congestion.
    Build a model that demonstrates a scientific concept, like the water cycle or photosynthesis.
    Research a famous scientist and create a presentation about their life and discoveries.

History prompts:

    Choose a historical event and rewrite it from a different perspective.
    Create a timeline of important events in a particular era.
    Design a museum exhibit about a historical figure or event.

Additionally, here are some resources that you might find helpful:

    Lesson Plans: These websites offer pre-made lesson plans on a variety of subjects:
        ReadWriteThink: https://www.readwritethink.org/term/classroom-resources/lesson-plan
    Prompt Library: This website provides writing prompts for educators: https://www.aiforeducation.io/prompt-library
    Strategy of the Week: This article offers tips for creating effective writing prompts: https://www.educationworld.com/

I hope this gives you a springboard for creating engaging lesson prompts for your students!
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Sure, here are some more lesson prompts that target different skills and age groups:

Critical Thinking Prompts:

    You are the judge in a court case between two fictional characters. Hear both sides and deliver a verdict with reasoning. (Suitable for various age groups)
    Is school necessary in the future with the rise of advanced technology? Debate the pros and cons. (For middle school and above)
    A popular social media app has been linked to privacy concerns. Should it be banned? Discuss the ethical implications. (For high school and above)

Research & Presentation Prompts:

    Choose an endangered animal and research its habitat, threats, and conservation efforts. Create a presentation to raise awareness. (For elementary and middle school)
    Research the history of a popular children's game or toy. Present your findings to the class, including the evolution of its design and cultural significance. (For elementary and middle school)
    Research a current event and analyze its causes and potential consequences. Present your findings and lead a class discussion. (For high school and above)

Collaboration & Project-Based Prompts:

    Design and build a miniature model city that incorporates sustainable practices like renewable energy and green spaces. (For all age groups, adaptable to difficulty)
    Write and perform a short play based on a historical event or a classic story. (For middle school and above)
    Create a board game that teaches a specific subject or skill, like basic coding or historical facts. (For all age groups)

Open-Ended & Creative Prompts:

    If you could have one superpower, what would it be and how would you use it? (For all age groups)
    Design a new invention that would solve a problem in your school or community. (For all age groups)
    Write a poem from the perspective of a common object in the classroom. (For elementary and middle school)

Remember, the best prompts are clear, engaging, and allow for some level of student choice and creativity.

I hope this gives you a wider variety of lesson prompt ideas!
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Specific Lesson Prompt Examples:

Here are some specific lesson prompt examples across different subjects and age groups:

Math (Elementary):

    Prompt: We learned about fractions this week. Today, let's be bakers! Imagine you have a recipe that calls for 1/2 cup of flour. If you want to double the recipe, how much flour will you need in total?
    Activity: Students can work in pairs to create a grocery list for a doubled recipe, incorporating other fractions.

Science (Middle School):

    Prompt: Volcanoes are fascinating natural wonders! Today, we'll design a model volcano and explore how it erupts.
    Activity: Students build a model volcano using baking soda, vinegar, and other materials. They then observe and record their model's "eruption."

History (High School):

    Prompt: The printing press played a pivotal role in the Renaissance. Research and discuss its impact on communication, education, and societal change.
    Activity: Students present their findings on the printing press in various formats like a documentary video or a newspaper article.

English (All Ages):

    Prompt (Elementary): Our class mascot is a friendly dog named Sparky. Today, write a short story about Sparky's adventures at school.
    Prompt (Middle School): Imagine you're a character from a classic novel like The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Write a diary entry about your experiences.
    Prompt (High School): Poetry can be a powerful way to express emotions. Choose a strong emotion and write a poem that evokes that feeling in the reader.

Art (All Ages):

    Prompt (Elementary): Today, we'll explore the concept of primary colors. Mix different combinations of red, yellow, and blue to create new colors and paint a beautiful picture.
    Prompt (Middle School): Famous artist Pablo Picasso was known for his cubist style. Research cubism and create your own artwork inspired by it.
    Prompt (High School): Art can be used for social commentary. Choose a current social issue you care about and create an artwork that raises awareness about it.

These are just a few examples, and the possibilities are endless! When crafting your prompts, keep in mind your students' age, skill level, and the learning objectives you want to achieve.
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Even More Creative Lesson Prompts:

Here are some additional lesson prompts that go beyond the traditional and encourage out-of-the-box thinking:

Language Arts:

    Storytelling Relay Race: Divide the class into teams. Each team member writes a sentence or paragraph that builds upon the previous one, creating a collaborative story.
    Design a Comic Strip: Choose a historical event or scientific concept and explain it through a comic strip with illustrations and dialogue.
    Rewrite a Familiar Tale: Take a classic fairy tale and rewrite it from the villain's perspective.

Social Studies:

    Create a Time Capsule: Imagine you are creating a time capsule to be opened 100 years from now. What would you include to represent our current times?
    Hold a Mock Trial: Research a famous historical trial and reenact it in class, with students playing the roles of lawyers, witnesses, and the jury.
    Design a Utopia: Imagine a perfect society with no problems. Work together to brainstorm and design this utopia, considering its social, political, and economic structures.

Math:

    Math Scavenger Hunt: Hide clues around the classroom or schoolyard that involve solving math problems to find the next clue. The first team to reach the final destination wins.
    Budgeting Challenge: Simulate real-life budgeting by giving students a hypothetical income and a list of expenses. They have to create a budget to make ends meet.
    Design a Theme Park: Students use math skills like area and perimeter to design a theme park with rides, shops, and attractions, ensuring everything fits within a designated space.

Science:

    Build a Weather Station: Students research different weather instruments and build a simple weather station to collect data on temperature, wind speed, and precipitation.
    Design an Alien Creature: Imagine you discovered a new planet with life. Describe the alien creatures that live there, considering their physical characteristics, adaptations, and way of life.
    The Great Debate: Hold a debate on a controversial scientific topic like genetically modified organisms (GMOs) or space exploration.

Art:

    Light and Shadow Play: Experiment with light and shadow to create artwork. Students can use different materials like paper cutouts or found objects to project interesting shadows.
    Non-Dominant Hand Art: Challenge students to create artwork using their non-dominant hand. This encourages them to see things from a new perspective.
    Art from Trash: Instead of throwing away recyclable materials, students use them to create unique pieces of art, promoting environmental awareness.

Remember, the key is to tailor the prompts to your students' interests and learning styles.  Let their creativity flow!