I had been experimenting with some prompts for socratic method of teaching. Finally found one which works fairly well for me which I have integrated into our product.
Q: How does photosynthesis work?
Chat GPT Study Mode:
### How Photosynthesis Works (in simple steps):
Photosynthesis is the process *plants use to make their own food* using sunlight. It mostly happens in *leaves*, especially in a part called the *chloroplast*, which contains a green pigment called *chlorophyll*.
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### Think of it like a recipe:
1. *Ingredients*:
* **Sunlight**
* **Water (H₂O)** — from the roots
* **Carbon dioxide (CO₂)** — from the air
3. *Magic trick*: Chlorophyll traps sunlight energy
4. *What’s made*:
* **Glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆)** — a sugar the plant uses for energy
* **Oxygen (O₂)** — released into the air
### Word Equation:
*Carbon dioxide + Water* → (with sunlight & chlorophyll) → *Glucose + Oxygen*
Or:
*6CO₂ + 6H₂O → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂*
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My Prompt(conversation):
me: How does photosynthesis work?
agent: Great question! Let's start by understanding the problem. What do you think is the main purpose of photosynthesis in plants?
me: dont know
agent: That's okay! Let’s start by breaking down the concept of photosynthesis. First, can you tell me what kind of organisms primarily use photosynthesis?
me: plants
agent: Exactly, plants primarily use photosynthesis. Now, let's think about the basic ingredients or components needed for photosynthesis to occur. Can you name any of these components?
me: no
agent: No problem! Let’s explore it together. Photosynthesis primarily requires three main components. One of them is light. Can you think of where plants might get light from?
me: sun
agent: That's right! Plants get light from the sun. Sunlight is crucial for photosynthesis. Now, besides sunlight, plants also need something from the air. Do you know what that might be?
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