Lesson 4 : Writing Resumés
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Basic Readings
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Recommended Readings
If you decide to use any of the "Careers" resources
in the Launch Pad, then this is a good place to assign any of
those readings. |
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Homework Due
- Completed resume form— rough draft
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Overview
- Third Step— Students complete resumes.
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Duration
- 10 min. Teacher discusses resumes and careers
- 20 min. Students draft resumes
- 10 min. Students review each others' resumes
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Materials
Resume forms— 1 per student |
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Topics
Outcomes
- Students complete resume forms
Discussion Tips
Résumés. Handout a paper with the topics required by the résumé. Students
prepare a list of résumé items that are generally descriptive and that
specifically fit their assigned area of investigation. Encourage discussions
with family members or friends. Students should focus on experiences,
interests, favorite subjects, hobbies, family experiences, and references.
Students are not used to "selling themselves." Explain that résumés
are personal advertisements or sales tools--opportunities to brag.
Special Comments
These tasks can be accomplished in many ways. Team members may look
at each résumé and help their team members, thus getting to know each
other. Teams may select an author for the letter of commitment and have
others edit the original draft. Teams may pick one highlight from each
team member's résumé to include in the letter. They conclude the letters
with a statement telling why their name will make an outstanding Emergency
Response Team. One team member takes notes and volunteers to write the
first draft of the letter.
Procedure
Students look at examples of resumes, and brainstorm a job in the Earth
sciences they would like to have. Teacher discusses resumes and careers.
Be sure to help students see the connection between careers and the
education required for each. Students draft resumes, focusing on objectives
and education. Unless this is a Language Arts assignment, don't spend
an undue amount of time on the wording. Team members review each other's
résumés and, before submitting them to the teacher, make constructive
suggestions to help their teammates. Emergency response teams finalize
their letter of commitment.
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Basic Homework
None
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Recommended Homework
- Students complete final draft of the resume to hand in next
class
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Fire Management
- Complete article Review Questions
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Extensions
See the Careers section of the Launch Pad. There are some valuable resources
here to encourage students to begin thinking about careers as technicians,
engineers, programmers, specialists, and scientists. Note: To view "Extensions",
select "Show All in upper right pull-down menu on student website.
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