Gemini Notebook - Your Rad, AI-Enhanced Trapper Keeper

Some Sample Prompts To Get You Started:

These example prompts assume a teacher has already loaded Gemini Notebook / NotebookLM with relevant resources, documents, links, or source materials.

Use these as workshop examples for creating classroom resources or deepening professional learning from a source-grounded Notebook.

1. Create a Student-Friendly Study Guide

Using only the sources in this notebook, create a student-friendly study guide for this topic.

Include:

- a short overview in plain language

- 8–10 key vocabulary terms with simple definitions

- 5 major ideas students should understand

- 3 common misconceptions or confusing points

- 5 review questions with answers

Write it for [grade level/course].

2. Build a Lesson Starter or Mini-Lesson

Using the sources in this notebook, help me design a 20–30 minute mini-lesson on this topic.

Include:

- a hook or opening question

- 3 learning objectives

- a short teacher explanation

- one student activity

- one discussion prompt

- one exit ticket question

Make it practical for [grade level/course] and keep the language classroom-ready.

3. Differentiate the Material for Mixed Readiness Levels

Using only the information in this notebook, create three versions of a learning support for students:

1. a simplified version for students who need extra support

2. an on-level version

3. an extension version for students ready for more challenge

For each version, include:

- a short explanation of the topic

- 3 comprehension questions

- one activity or task

Keep the content accurate to the notebook sources.

4. Learn More About [Topic] As A Professional

I am a teacher trying to better understand this topic for my own professional learning.

Using the sources in this notebook, explain:

- the big picture

- why this topic matters for educators

- key terms or concepts I should know

- practical implications for classroom instruction

- questions I should continue exploring

Use a clear, professional tone and avoid jargon unless you explain it.

5. Turn the Sources into a Workshop Handout

Using the sources in this notebook, create a one-page workshop handout for teachers.

Include:

- title

- brief purpose statement

- “what this is”

- “why it matters”

- 3–5 practical classroom uses

- cautions or guardrails

- reflection questions

- next steps for trying this in class

Format it so I can copy it into a Google Doc or handout.

Teacher-Facing Note

Tip: Notebook tools work best when you ask them to stay grounded in the sources you provided. Always review the output for accuracy, context, student privacy, and classroom fit.

Resources to Explore Further:

Proposed SCS Guidelines for Staff Use of Generative AI

Ditch That Textbook - Google NotebookLM for teachers: 10 things to know for educators

Educators can now create and assign NotebookLM and Gems in Google Classroom

Leading with Insight - Transform Administrative Workflows with NotebookLM (NCDPI Vera Cubero) (Companion Document)

How NotebookLM Can Transform Your Instructional Coaching Practice

Increasing Accessibility with AI: How NotebookLM Supports Inclusive Learning

Alice Keeler - 5 Reasons You Will Use NotebookLM

Some resources for this session were generated with artificial intelligence and edited by Lucas Gillispie - August, 2026