Grade 6 science students aren’t just learning new skills, like programming and woodworking – they're documenting their educational journey by creating and updating their own resumes.
“I wanted them to not only record the experiences or activities that they have done, but also to track what they have learned,” said Lower School Science Teacher Matthew Gaston. “Specifically, what are the tangible skills that they learned from our class that they could apply to their other classes and day-to-day life?"
“Writing everything out makes me realize how much we’ve done this year in science class and in Design Thinking,” said Krish B. ’31.
Krish and his classmates used a Canva template to start their resumes and showcase the diverse range of skills they’re developing, including woodworking, graphic design, Office 365, Tinkercad (3D design software), and Scratch (a coding language).
“I think it’s a good experience because it’s good practice. It also helps me remember everything I know. For example, if I want to be an engineer, I’ll remember I know how to design 3D models,” said Alex D. ’31.
Later in the school year, students will use their resumes to apply for different "jobs” during a classroom activity.
Since the boys will be expected to prepare a resume when applying to internships or jobs, Gaston said the project is a good opportunity to learn the basics of resume building through a low stakes, practical experience.
“I hope the students realize how much they do in an individual class and how much they learn from each unit or experience,” added Gaston. “I hope this will propel their interest in learning and build self-confidence in their abilities."