Prompt

The input you give to an AI model to get a response (question, instruction, etc.).

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K–5th
A prompt is like giving your computer a clue or question so it knows what to do.

6–8th
A prompt tells the AI what you want. It could be a question, command, or request.

9–12th
A prompt is structured input to guide AI responses. Effective prompting leads to clearer, more relevant output.

K–5th

Write or say commands to a classmate “robot” to complete a task. That’s a prompt!

6–8th
Experiment with different prompts for a chatbot and compare the quality of responses.

9–12th
Try prompt variations to get different outcomes. Discuss prompt engineering and best practices.

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