README.md

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# 🔗 Interconnected Subject Explorer  
**Developed by Shift Mind AI Labs**

The Interconnected Subject Explorer is an open-source, browser-based educational tool that helps students and teachers discover the rich, real-world connections between school subjects. By blending critical-thinking prompts, AI-powered scenario generation, and hands-on project planning, it fosters cross-disciplinary learning, inquiry, and creativity—all in a privacy-first environment.

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## 🚀 Features

- **Eight Core Subjects:** Explore Mathematics, Science, History, Art, Geography, Computer Science, Economics, and Literature.
- **What Are You Studying?** Record and reflect on weekly topics for each subject.
- **AI-Powered Ideas & Scenarios:** Generate critical thinking questions and nine real-world scenarios connecting your chosen subject to others (requires your OpenAI API key; never leaves your device).
- **Scenario Canvas:** Click a scenario to activate a collaborative project workspace.
- **Project-Based Learning (PBL):** Instantly generate a detailed, multi-step PBL plan with AI—includes a driving question, steps, outcomes, and assessment ideas.
- **Custom Prompts:** Add extra context or your own prompts for richer, tailored results.
- **Client-side Privacy:** All data and API keys stay local; no account or server is required.

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## 🛠 How to Use

1. **Open the app** in your browser (no installation or login required).
2. **Enter your OpenAI API key** to enable AI-powered features.
3. **Select a subject** tab and (optionally) enter what you’re studying this week.
4. **Click "Ask AI"** to generate critical thinking prompts and interconnected scenarios.
5. **Review ideas** and select a scenario that interests you.
6. **Activate a scenario** to open a project workspace—brainstorm, outline, and use the AI to get a ready-made project plan.
7. **Use, share, or export** your project outline for class, homework, or portfolio.

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## 👩‍🏫 For Teachers: How It Supports Teaching

- **Curriculum Integration:**  
  - Scaffold cross-curricular projects, STEAM/PBL units, and inquiry-based activities.
  - Supports both structured lessons and flexible, student-driven exploration.
- **Differentiation:**  
  - Each student or group can choose subjects/scenarios most relevant to their interests.
- **Assessment & Evidence:**  
  - Use project outlines, student notes, and AI-generated ideas for formative or summative assessment.
- **No Data Risk:**  
  - Completely privacy-first—safe for all ages and classroom environments.

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## 👨‍🎓 For Students: Benefits & Learning Outcomes

- **See the Big Picture:**  
  - Understand how subjects connect in real life—think like an innovator, not in silos!
- **Critical & Creative Thinking:**  
  - Practice analyzing, synthesizing, and creating with real-world problems.
- **Project Ownership:**  
  - Choose, design, and drive your own cross-disciplinary projects.
- **Portfolio-Ready:**  
  - Use your AI-generated project plans and notes for digital portfolios or presentations.

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## 🔐 Data Privacy Notice

- Your OpenAI API key and data are only stored in your browser (never uploaded).
- No user data is collected, shared, or sent to Shift Mind AI Labs, Hugging Face, or any third party.

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## 📄 License

Licensed under the [Apache License 2.0](./LICENSE).

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## 🧠 About Shift Mind AI Labs

Shift Mind AI Labs creates open-source, ethical AI tools for modern education and lifelong learning.

🌐 https://www.shiftmind.io  
✉️ info@shiftmind.io

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## 🙌 Contributing

Pull requests, feedback, and collaborations welcome!  
For pilots, partnerships, or school integration: **info@shiftmind.io**

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*Building cross-curricular thinkers and creators—one scenario at a time.*