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Level 3
Ages Ages 13-15

Group 1: Foundations

Master advanced AI techniques and understand AI's impact on society through sophisticated analysis and innovation projects

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Interactive lessons designed to engage and inspire young minds

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Advanced Prompt Engineering: Mastering AI Communication

60-75 minutes Advanced

🧠 The Science of AI Communication

Welcome to the advanced level! You're now moving beyond basic AI interaction to become a prompt engineering expert. This skill is so valuable that companies hire prompt engineers as specialized roles.

🎯 Advanced Prompting Frameworks

  • RISE Framework: Role, Instructions, Steps, End goal
  • CREATE Method: Character, Request, Examples, Adjustments, Type, Extras
  • SMART Prompts: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound
  • Metacognitive Prompting: Making AI "think about thinking"

⚡ Power Techniques

  • Few-Shot Learning: Providing multiple examples to teach AI patterns
  • Chain-of-Thought Reasoning: Guiding AI through complex logical steps
  • Constitutional AI: Building ethical guardrails into prompts
  • Prompt Chaining: Using outputs from one prompt as inputs for another
  • Temperature Control: Adjusting creativity vs. precision in responses

🔬 Scientific Method for Prompt Testing

  • Hypothesis: What outcome do you expect from your prompt?
  • Variables: What elements can you test and modify?
  • Testing: Run multiple variations systematically
  • Analysis: Compare results and identify patterns
  • Iteration: Refine based on evidence

📊 Measuring Prompt Effectiveness

Learn to evaluate prompts like a data scientist: accuracy, relevance, consistency, creativity, and efficiency. Track what works and build your personal prompt library.

Let's See Examples First!

Example 1: What We Asked
🎯 Prompt:
I need to analyze the theme of social justice in Harper Lee's 'To Kill a Mockingbird' for my AP English essay. Use the RISE framework to help me develop a comprehensive analysis that demonstrates critical thinking skills expected at the college level.
🤖 AI Response:
I'll use the RISE framework to help you develop a sophisticated analysis:

ROLE: I'm acting as your AP English writing coach and literary analysis expert.

INSTRUCTIONS: Let's break down the social justice theme systematically:

STEPS:
**Step 1: Define Social Justice in Context**
In 1930s Alabama, social justice involves racial equality, fair legal proceedings, and moral courage against societal pressure.

**Step 2: Identify Key Manifestations**
• Atticus defending Tom Robinson despite social pressure
• The unjust trial and verdict
• Boo Radley as victim of social prejudice
• Scout's moral education and development

**Step 3: Analyze Literary Techniques**
• Point of view: Child narrator reveals adult hypocrisy
• Symbolism: The mockingbird represents innocent victims
• Irony: 'Christian' community acts unchristianly
• Character foils: Atticus vs. Bob Ewell, Mrs. Dubose vs. Mrs. Maudie

**Step 4: Connect to Broader Themes**
• Individual responsibility vs. societal conformity
• The destruction of innocence
• The complexity of human nature

END GOAL: Your essay should demonstrate that Lee uses the social justice theme to explore how individuals can maintain moral integrity in corrupt systems, while acknowledging the tragic costs of standing up for what's right.

**Next steps:** Would you like me to help you develop a thesis statement or create an outline structure?
💡 Why This Works:
This response demonstrates the RISE framework in action - clearly defined role, systematic instructions, logical steps, and specific end goal. Notice how it provides college-level analysis while maintaining structure.

Now You Try!

Advanced Prompt Engineering Lab! Practice these professional-level techniques:

Framework Mastery:
  • 🎯 RISE Practice: Use RISE framework for a complex school project analysis
  • Chain-of-Thought: Guide AI through multi-step problem solving
  • 📊 Few-Shot Learning: Teach AI your writing style with 3-5 examples
  • 🔗 Prompt Chaining: Use one AI output as input for another prompt

Quick Access Links (Ask a grown-up to help!):

Think About It

  • Which advanced prompting technique gave you the most improved results?

  • How did systematic prompt testing change your approach to AI interaction?

  • What patterns did you notice in your most effective prompts?

  • How might these skills apply to future academic or professional work?

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