ELO Course Catalog
We have a variety of courses available across many content areas. Click on the links to learn more about each course available in that content area!
Computer Science
ELO Scaffolding
Career Exploration
Social Studies
Math
Science
Electives
Professional Development
English
Physical Education
Health
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Career Exploration
ELO Courses:
Pre-Apprenticeship:
ELO: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Career Exploration
Pre-Apprenticeship: MaineHealth Clinical Healthcare Careers
ELO: Healthcare Career Exploration
ELO: Career Exploration
ELO: Industry Project
ELO: Teaching Assistant
ELO: EMS ConnectME
ELO: Entreprenuership
ELO: Work Study
ELO: Choose Your Own Adventure
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Syllabus Template
ELO: Choose Your Own Adventure
Course Description
Course Assignments
This course framework is designed to align an ELO community-based experience with any interest that a student may have and the corresponding Maine Learning Standards. This is a unique ELO course framework because it allows the ELO Coordinator and the student to choose the content focus and community-based experience tailored to their unique interests, setting, and needs. The student will start this ELO experience by developing academic and personal goals as well as essential questions. Once they have completed their community-based experience they will then come back to the LMS to complete a final reflection, final project, and final presentation about their experience.
Develop:
- Essential Question
- Goals
- Community Contact Methods
Insert Your Adventure Here
Final Project
Final Presentation of Learning
Final Reflection
Thank You Email(s)
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ELO: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Career Exploration
Created in Partnership with:
Course Description
Course Assignments
Crosswalk
This ELO, created in partnership with Northeastern University’s The Roux Institute, will provide the student with an opportunity to explore different careers with a direct connection to artificial intelligence and machine learning. (AI/ML) They will complete several exploratory assignments and pursue an AI/ML-related project of interest with support from community-based organizations. No previous understanding of AI or ML is required! Please reach out to the ELO team if you would like help with the Community Connection for this course framework.
Syllabus Template
Develop:
- Essential Question
- Goals
- Community Contact Methods
Group ELO Guide
ONET Assignment
AI/ML in Maine and You
Industry Project
Career Exploration Journal
Final Portfolio or Future Plan
Career Research
Values
Final Presentation
Thank You Email(s)
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ELO: Career Exploration
Crosswalk
Syllabus Template
Course Description
Course Assignments
In this course, the student will explore careers or career paths/clusters of interest to them. They will reflect on the skills, credentials, and passions required to be successful in these careers and interact with them in hands-on and meaningful ways. This course will rely heavily on critical reflection, so they should be prepared to think deeply about their experiences in the course and what they mean for their life.
Develop:
- Essential Question
- Goals
- Community Contact Methods
ONET Assignment
Industry Project
Career Exploration Journal
Final Portfolio or Future Plan
Career Research
Values
Final Presentation
Thank You Email(s)
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Crosswalk
ELO: EMS ConnectME
Level 1 Syllabus Template
Course Description
Level 2 Syllabus Template
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is a dynamic and rewarding career that provides essential support to Maine people, and the best way to know if it’s a good fit for a student is for them to try it out themselves! As an EMS Learner, the student will work with a mentor at their local agency to learn about EMS, meet other healthcare and public safety professionals, and serve their community. By the end of the Level 1 portion of this course, the student will earn the EMS ConnectME Level 1 microcredential awarded by Maine EMS and powered by JMG, be CPR certified, and should understand how EMS may align with your life goals. If the student chooses to progress through Level 2, they will earn the EMS ConnectME Level 2 microcredential awarded by Maine EMS and powered by JMG, become First Aid certified, and may be able to ride on EMS calls. By the end of the ELO: EMS ConnectME course, the student should understand the role of an EMS worker, and whether they want to pursue further EMS education. Please reach out to the LMS Team, at elo@jmg.org for more information.
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Crosswalk
ELO: Entrepreneurship
Syllabus Template
Course Description
Course Assignments
The Entrepreneurship ELO course provides an opportunity for students to explore transforming a business idea into a foundational plan. Students will develop the core components of a business plan including a business summary, market research, marketing strategy, and a financial plan.
Develop:
- Essential Question
- Goals
- Community Contact Methods
Creative Problem Solving Strategies
Business Plan
- Market Research
- Market Strategy
- Target Market
- Marketing Tactics
- Business Summary
- Cover Page
T-Shirt Reflection
Entrepreneurship 101 Reflection
Host a Rolestorm Session
Business Ideas and Mentors
Final Presentation
Final Reflection
Thank You Email(s)
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ELO: Healthcare Career Exploration
Crosswalk
Syllabus Template
Course Description
Course Assignments
Develop:
In this course, the student will explore the healthcare fields through their community connection and research on their own. They will reflect on the skills, credentials, and passions required to be successful in these careers and interact with them in hands-on and meaningful ways. This course will rely heavily on critical reflection, the student should be prepared to think deeply about their experiences in the course and what they mean for their life.
- Essential Question
- Goals
- Community Contact Methods
ONET Assignment
Industry Project
Career Exploration Journal
Final Portfolio or Future Plan
Career Research
Values
Final Presentation
Thank You Email(s)
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ELO: Industry Project
Crosswalk
Syllabus Template
Course Description
Course Assignments
This ELO is an opportunity for the student to develop a project of the student's choosing connected to an area of career interest. Industry projects vary greatly in presentation depending on the student and career area. Before developing an Industry Project, it is vital the student interacts with their Instructor to make decisions about project focus, depth, and final presentation requirements.
Develop:
- Essential Question
- Goals
- Community Contact Methods
Industry Project Proposal
Final Product
Draft
Research
Sharing
Product Type
Journal
Presentation
Thank You Email(s)
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Course Description
Crosswalk
ELO: Teaching Assistant
Syllabus Template
Course Description
Course Assignments
Develop:
This framework is designed to be completed alongside a placement in a local classroom as a teaching assistant. In their role, and with the support of their mentor teacher, the students will be provided with the opportunity to explore teaching as a career. They will be guided through the process of lesson planning through backward design, with their culminating experience being an opportunity to teach their self-designed lesson plan to the students in their classroom placement.
- Essential Question
- Goals
- Community Contact Methods
Standards and Objectives
Lesson Topic
Assessments
Technology
Differentiation
Sequence of Learning
Content Delivery
Learning Materials
Completed Lesson Plan
Teach Lesson Plan
Teaching Journal
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Crosswalk
ELO: Work Study
Syllabus Template
Course Description
Course Assignments
The ELO: Work Study framework is designed to be paired with a work study, school-to-work, or similar employment-intensive experience. Students gain insight into the skills required to be successful in the workforce while also exploring future options and reflecting on their learning.
Develop:
- Essential Question
- Goals
- Community Contact Methods
Hours Log and Reflection**
Final Presentation
Values Assignment
Thank You Email(s)
*This assignment will be completed each week for the Work Study placement.
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Pre-Apprenticeship: MaineHealth Clinical Healthcare Careers
This Clinical Career Pre-Apprenticeship Program is designed for those exploring a clinical healthcare career with a focus on the roles of Phlebotomist, Medical Assistant, and Certified Nursing Assistant. This program is designed for anyone who wishes to explore a career in healthcare and seeks a guided pathway to potential employment and ongoing training with MaineHealth. It is an unpaid career awareness and learning experience delivered online for the benefit of the participant. The flexible format allows participants to complete the coursework on a schedule that is convenient for them.
After successful completion of the pre-apprentice program, participants who qualify will be guaranteed an interview for one of the following training programs at MaineHealth: Phlebotomy School, Medical Assistant Apprenticeship, and Certified Nursing Assistant Training. In addition, successful completers will receive an academic badge from Southern Maine Community College which can be used in the future as a prior learning credential for students wishing to pursue further education.
The MaineHealth Clinical Career Pre-Apprentice Program helps participants explore clinical healthcare trainings and pathways at MaineHealth. Through a series of self-paced, online and virtual course modules, participants are introduced to concepts they will encounter in clinical training and the healthcare workplace such as direct patient care; medical terminology; workplace communication; diversity in healthcare; video job shadows; and study skills. They will engage in career interest assessment work, receive information on clinical and non-clinical pathways, and be able to utilize other wrap-around supports to help guide them in their selection of a training program or job that fits their career goals and interests. Please reach out to Rachael Magill at JMG for more information. rmagill@jmg.org
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Math
ELO Courses:
ELO: Statistics: Conducting Quantitiave Research
ELO: Choose Your Own Adventure
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ELO: Statistics: Conducting Quantitative Research
Crosswalk
Syllabus Template
Course Description
Course Assignments
In this course the student will gather a real-life data set and then analyze, infer, and make calculations based on probability. They will then build a culminating project where they will apply their new statistical skills to bring meaning and make conclusions for their real-life data set.
Develop:
- Essential Question
- Goals
- Community Contact Methods
*Two-Way Frequency Table
Experimental Design
* Confidence Interval
Conduct Experiment
* Scatter Plot
* Represent Your Data
* Probability
Real-Life Statistics Project
Thank You Email(s)
Final Reflection
Assignments with a * indicate that they will be included in the Real-Life Statistics Project.
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English
ELO Courses:
ELO: English Writing
ELO: College Essay
ELO: English College Focus
ELO: Journalism
ELO: Storytelling
English Reading
ELO: Choose Your Own Adventure
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ELO: College Essay
Crosswalk
Syllabus Template
Course Description
Course Assignments
This ELO is an opportunity for those students exploring careers requiring college degrees to develop a draft of an essay based on a Common Application Prompt. The included content will guide a student through the process of choosing a topic, outlining an essay, and drafting an essay.
Develop:
- Essential Question
- Goals
- Community Contact Methods
College Essay Outline
Final Draft
College Essay Draft
Final Reflection
Thank You Email(s)
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ELO: English College Focus
Crosswalk
Syllabus Template
Course Description
Course Assignments
This framework is designed to align an ELO community-based experience with English Maine Learning Standards to support the student through the writing of a college essay. The student will start by developing an essential question and setting goals then complete reading, research, writing, and reflection activities that build to produce a college essay and final project.
Develop:
- Essential Question
- Goals
- Community Contact Methods
Book Selection
College Comparison
College Essay Revised
College Essay Draft
Essay Prompt Selection
Reading Log Bingo
College Essay Outline
Final Reflection
Final Presentation of Learning
Thank You Email(s)
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Crosswalk
ELO: English Reading
Syllabus Template
Course Description
Course Assignments
This framework is designed to align an ELO community-based experience with reading-focused English Maine Learning Standards. The student will start by developing an essential question and setting course goals then complete reading, analysis, and reflection activities that build to a final project.
Develop:
- Essential Question
- Goals
- Community Contact Methods
Book Selection
Reading Log Bingo
Final Project
Learning in the News
Final Reflection
Final Presentation of Learning
Learning in the News Connection
Thank You Email(s)
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Course Description
Crosswalk
ELO: English Writing
Syllabus Template
Develop:
- Essential Question
- Goals
- Community Contact Methods
Final Project Proposal
ELO Research Paper
Letter to Me
Final Reflection Paper
Real Life Writing
Reading and Writing in the News
Final Project
Final Presentation of Learning
Thank You Email(s)
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ELO: Journalism
Crosswalk
Syllabus Template
Course Description
Course Assignments
This course is designed to align the student's ELO community-based experiences with writing-focused English Maine Learning Standards. The student will explore different news media outlets, analyze current events, complete research, and writing, and produce a final project related to journalism.
Develop:
- Essential Question
- Goals
- Community Contact Methods
Learning in the News
Headlines in the News
Researching the News
Writing in the News
Connecting the News
Final Presentation of Learning
Final Project
Thank You Email(s)
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Crosswalk
ELO: Storytelling
Syllabus Template
Course Description
Course Assignments
This ELO course is designed to introduce you to the process of story writing. You will explore different types of stories, create an outline, and adapt it to a final illustrated story.
Develop:
- Essential Question
- Goals
- Community Contact Methods
Story Examples
Story outline
Creating Characters
Interview
Write a Review
Final Project
Storyboard
Final Reflection
Thank You Email(s)
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Social Studies
ELO Courses:
ELO: Personal Finance
ELO: Civics
ELO: Geography
ELO: US History
ELO: Choose Your Own Adventure
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ELO: Civics
Crosswalk
Syllabus Template
Course Description
Course Assignments
The ELO: Civics framework is designed to align the ELO community based experiences with civics and government standards. The student will analyze the structure of the United States government from a local, state, and federal level, reflecting on how these systems influence your ELO. Throughout the course, the student will think critically about the duties of citizens and how changes can be made.
Develop:
Types of Government
Bill of Rights
Changemaker Interview
Government Journal
Amendments
Checks and Balances
Final Project and Presentation
Final Reflection
Thank You Email(s)
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ELO: Geography
Crosswalk
Syllabus Template
Course Description
Course Assignments
Group ELO Guide
This framework is designed to align an ELO community-based experience with geography-focused Social Studies Maine Learning Standards. The student will explore different types of maps, look at political cartoons, explore conflict specifically related to the Wabanaki, and then conclude the framework by diving into culture, sustainability, and resources. This framework culminates with a project of their choice on one of these central themes.
Develop:
- Essential Question
- Goals
- Community Contact Methods
Culture Webs
Reasources
Conflcit Project
Map Creation
Sustainability
Geographic Features
Economic Circles
Political Cartoon
Trade Routes
Final Projcet
Final Reflection
Thank You Email(s)
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ELO: Personal Finance
Crosswalk
Syllabus Template
Course Description
Course Assignments
Group ELO Guide
This course will introduce the student to the essential principles of personal finance and budgeting, equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to take control of their financial future. Throughout the course, the student will learn how to assess their current financial situation, set realistic financial goals, and create a sustainable budget tailored to their personal values and desired lifestyle. By the end of this course, they will have developed a comprehensive financial plan that reflects your unique priorities and lifestyle goals.
Develop a Budget With
- Post-Secondary and Your Budget
- Savings Account
- Credit Card Budget
- Home Choice
- Vehicle
- Retirement
- Investment
- Other Expenses
Develop:
- Essential Question
- Goals
- Community Contact Methods
Income
Balanced Budget
Presentation
Final Budget & Reflection
Economic Influence
Thank You Email(s)
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Crosswalk
ELO: US History
Syllabus Template
Course Description
Course Assignments
Group ELO Guide
This course is designed to align the ELO community-based experience with US History-focused Social Studies Maine Learning Standards. The student will explore the history of their ELO and analyze how major historical events and turning points may have influenced their experiences in the industry. At the end of the course, the student will draw conclusions about the major trends they see and bring those trends together into a final, cumulative project.
Develop:
- Essential Question
- Goals
- Community Contact Methods
Culture Web
* Timeline Creation
* Turning Points in History
* History and Law
Individual Impact
* Major Event Project
* Final Timeline
Final Project
Thank You Email(s)
Assignments with an * indicate points in which additional information/events should be added to the timeline.
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Science
ELO Courses:
ELO: Environmental Science
ELO: Introduction to Human Systems
ELO: Choose Your Own Adventure
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ELO: Environmental Science
Crosswalk
Syllabus Template
Course Description
Course Assignments
This course is designed to align ELO community-based experiences with a variety of science standards. The student will work their way through the scientific method, thinking critically about the impact their ELO industry may have on the environment. In the end, the student will use data and research to effectively solve an environmental problem.
Develop:
- Essential Question
- Goals
- Community Contact Methods
Scientific Method:
Human Environmental Interactions List
- Observation/Qestion
- Hypothesis
- Test Guide
- Data Analysis
- Conclusion
Check In
Feedback Loop
Science Journal
Environmental Partnership
Final Project
Final Reflection
Final Presentation
Thank You Email(s)
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ELO: Introduction to Human Systems
Crosswalk
Syllabus Template
Course Description
Course Assignments
This course is designed to align student's ELO community-based experiences with human anatomy and health standards. Students will explore the systems of the human body and reflect on how they help, be hurt by, or need special care and attention in the workplace.
Develop:
- Essential Question
- Goals
- Community Contact Methods
Skeletal System
Muscular System
Integrumentary System
Human Systems Health Plan
Digestive System
Nervous System
Science Journal
Lymphatic System
Blood Flow Assignment
Final Human Systems Project
Final Reflection
Thank You Email(s)
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Physical Education
ELO Courses:
ELO: Lifeguarding
ELO: Choose Your Own Adventure
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ELO: Lifeguarding
Crosswalk
Syllabus Template
Course Description
Course Assignments
The ELO Lifeguarding framework is designed to work in partnership with a lifeguarding certification course to provide the necessary academic rigor to meet several Maine Learning Standards in Physical Education and Health.
Develop:
Training Plan
Certification Completion*
Responsibility Reflection
Manual Review
Final Presentation
Thank You Email(s)
*This assignment is ongoing and completed outside the online system.
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Computer Science
ELO Courses:
ELO: Coding Part 1
ELO: Choose Your Own Adventure
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ELO: Coding Part 1
Crosswalk
Syllabus Template
Course Description
Course Assignments
Group ELO Guide
This course is designed to provide students with an experience in computer coding. The class will focus on developing the skills necessary to create and manipulate computer programs through hands-on experience and interactive instruction. By the end of the course, students will have the ability to write, test, and debug code, and will have the skills needed to develop their own programs and applications.
Develop:
- Essential Question
- Goals
- Community Contact Methods
Website
Final Coding Reflection
Coding Project
Coding Presentation
Weekly Reflection
Thank You Email(s)
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Electives
ELO Courses:
ELO: Qualitative Research
ELO: Capstone Expansion
ELO: Volunteerism
ELO: Independent Research Project
ELO: Choose Your Own Adventure
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ELO: Capstone Expansion
Crosswalk
Syllabus Template
Course Description
Course Assignments
This course framework focuses on assisting students in deepening the connections between their Capstone project and their academics. Students will spend time articulating their capstone plans, connecting these plans to their values, and completing an in-depth capstone project and presentation.
Develop:
- Essential Question
- Goals
- Community Contact Methods
Values
Final Reflection
Final Capstone Project
Final Presentation of Learning
Thank You Email(s)
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ELO: Independent Research Project
Crosswalk
Syllabus Template
Course Description
Course Assignments
This ELO is an opportunity for the student to develop a research project of the student's choosing connected to an area of interest. Independent projects vary greatly in presentation depending on the student and area of interest. Before developing an Independent Research Project, it is vital the student connects with their Instructor to make decisions about project focus, depth, and final requirements.
Develop:
- Essential Question
- Goals
- Community Contact Methods
Topic Selection
Outline
Sources
Thesis Sentence
First Draft
Final Draft
Thank You Email(s)
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ELO: Qualitative Research
Crosswalk
Syllabus Template
Course Description
Course Assignments
The qualitative research course framework is designed to walk the student through the steps of developing a qualitative research question, hosting focus groups, and ultimately answering their research question. At the end of this course, the student will have a research paper that answers their research question as well as documents the steps they took to answer that question. You will also be able to present your findings to an authentic audience.
Develop:
- Essential Question
- Goals
- Community Contact Methods
Ethical Considerations
You Listen and Highlight
Focus Group Listens and Highlights
You Code
Research Question
Data Collection Plan
Storytelling with Data
Focus Group Reflections
Research Portfolio
Story Presentation
Thank You Email(s)
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ELO: Volunteerism
Crosswalk
Syllabus Template
Course Description
Course Assignments
The volunteerism course framework is designed to provide structure and consistency in standards surrounding opportunities for community service. Students will build a project of significance, reflect on personal values, and reflect on their experiences in the community.
Develop:
- Essential Question
- Goals
- Community Contact Methods
Final Volunteer Project
Final Reflection
Values
Volunteer Project Plan
Final Presentation
Thank You Email(s)
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Health
ELO Courses:
ELO: Nutrition & Food Equity
ELO: Choose Your Own Adventure
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ELO: Nutrition & Food Equity
Crosswalk
Syllabus Template
Course Description
Course Assignments
This course will expose students to the importance of making healthy eating choices and habits in their lives and the role that it plays in their overall personal health. They will also explore potential challenges to incorporating healthy eating habits into one’s daily life and routine, including budgetary challenges, availability of healthy choices, education, and marketing.
Develop:
- Essential Question
- Goals
- Community Contact Methods
Grocery Options
Nutrition Goals
Nutrition Journal
Meal Plan
Food Equity Research
Recipe
Grocery List
Pantry Assignment
Final Project
Final Presentation
Thank You Email(s)
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ELO Scaffolding
Courses:
3D Modeling
Professional Emails
Professional Phone Calls
Thank Yous
Final Project
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Skill Builder: 3D Modeling
Course Description
Create a Speaker
Create a Advanced Speaker
Create a Tennis Racket
Create a Cell Phone
Your Creation
Created in Partnership with:
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Skill Builder: Final Project
Course Description
Course Assignments
This Skill Builder is designed to assist students in creating their Final ELO Project by breaking it down into six steps: a project proposal, research, deciding on a product type, creating a first draft, creating a final polished draft, and then sharing their Final ELO Project with an authentic audience. By the end of this Skill Builder, they will have a polished Final ELO Project that clearly connects with their essential question and shows off their new learning.
Research
Project Proposal
Project Draft
Product Type
Final Draft
Share It
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Skill Builder: Professional Emails
Course Description
Course Assignments
This skill builder is designed to assist learners in understanding the core components included in all professional email exchanges as well as participate in the successful execution of professional emails.
Components of an Email
Fix the Email
Write an Email
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Skill Builder: Organization
Course Description
Course Assignments
Phone calls are an essential part of peoples’ personal and professional lives. However, the act of making a phone call can be intimidating. This skill builder will teach students the best steps to make any professional phone call, worry-free!
Phone Call Outline
Phone Call Audio
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Professional Development
Courses:
Level 1: ELO Supporter
Level 2: ELO Facilitator
Level 3: ELO Developer
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Level 1: ELO Supporter
Course Description
Topics Covered: What ELOs are, how they benefit students' education and the community, and having a supportive role in student experiences.
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Level 2: ELO Facilitator
Course Description
Topics Covered: Being an instructor of record for ELO student(s), appropriate rigor, standard alignment and curriculum, and working directly with students to provide academic ELO support.
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Level 3: ELO Developer
Course Description
Topics Covered: Supporting ELO Facilitators (regionally or by school), building and maintaining business partnerships, data collection, and arranging student placements.
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Skill Builder: 3D Modeling
In this course, created in partnership with Northeastern University’s The Roux Institute, the student will explore the fundamentals of 3D modeling, gaining hands-on experience with 3D modeling software like Tinkercad. Through creative projects, such as designing a speaker, tennis racket, and cell phone, they will learn to express ideas and communicate visually. They will actively apply technology to demonstrate competencies focused on empowerment and creative communication. The course culminates in a self-directed project where they design a unique 3D object, providing an opportunity to showcase their creativity and technical skills.
Maine Career Exploration Badge
The Maine Career Exploration Badge (MCEB) for Maine juniors and seniors is an opportunity to participate in 40 hours of meaningful work experience facilitated through an intentionally designed exploration and reflection process outside of their current classroom requirements. Students receive an academic award of $500 for completion!
ELO: English Writing
This framework is designed to align with an ELO community-based experience with writing-focused English Maine Learning Standards. The student will start by developing an essential question and setting course goals then complete research, analysis, writing, and reflection activities that build to a final project.
ELO: Teaching Assistant
This framework is designed to be completed alongside a placement in a local classroom as a teaching assistant.
In their role, and with the support of their mentor teacher, the students will be provided with the opportunity to explore teaching as a career. They will be guided through the process of lesson planning through backward design, with their culminating experience being an opportunity to teach their self-designed lesson plan to the students in their classroom placement.
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ELO Course Catalog
We have a variety of courses available across many content areas. Click on the links to learn more about each course available in that content area!
Computer Science
ELO Scaffolding
Career Exploration
Social Studies
Math
Science
Electives
Professional Development
English
Physical Education
Health
Looking for access to the JMG Learning Managment System (LMS) on Canvas? Complete this Online LMS Agreement Request, or Email Us at: ELO@JMG.org
Career Exploration
ELO Courses:
Pre-Apprenticeship:
ELO: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Career Exploration
Pre-Apprenticeship: MaineHealth Clinical Healthcare Careers
ELO: Healthcare Career Exploration
ELO: Career Exploration
ELO: Industry Project
ELO: Teaching Assistant
ELO: EMS ConnectME
ELO: Entreprenuership
ELO: Work Study
ELO: Choose Your Own Adventure
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Syllabus Template
ELO: Choose Your Own Adventure
Course Description
Course Assignments
This course framework is designed to align an ELO community-based experience with any interest that a student may have and the corresponding Maine Learning Standards. This is a unique ELO course framework because it allows the ELO Coordinator and the student to choose the content focus and community-based experience tailored to their unique interests, setting, and needs. The student will start this ELO experience by developing academic and personal goals as well as essential questions. Once they have completed their community-based experience they will then come back to the LMS to complete a final reflection, final project, and final presentation about their experience.
Develop:
Insert Your Adventure Here
Final Project
Final Presentation of Learning
Final Reflection
Thank You Email(s)
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ELO: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Career Exploration
Created in Partnership with:
Course Description
Course Assignments
Crosswalk
This ELO, created in partnership with Northeastern University’s The Roux Institute, will provide the student with an opportunity to explore different careers with a direct connection to artificial intelligence and machine learning. (AI/ML) They will complete several exploratory assignments and pursue an AI/ML-related project of interest with support from community-based organizations. No previous understanding of AI or ML is required! Please reach out to the ELO team if you would like help with the Community Connection for this course framework.
Syllabus Template
Develop:
Group ELO Guide
ONET Assignment
AI/ML in Maine and You
Industry Project
Career Exploration Journal
Final Portfolio or Future Plan
Career Research
Values
Final Presentation
Thank You Email(s)
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ELO: Career Exploration
Crosswalk
Syllabus Template
Course Description
Course Assignments
In this course, the student will explore careers or career paths/clusters of interest to them. They will reflect on the skills, credentials, and passions required to be successful in these careers and interact with them in hands-on and meaningful ways. This course will rely heavily on critical reflection, so they should be prepared to think deeply about their experiences in the course and what they mean for their life.
Develop:
ONET Assignment
Industry Project
Career Exploration Journal
Final Portfolio or Future Plan
Career Research
Values
Final Presentation
Thank You Email(s)
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Crosswalk
ELO: EMS ConnectME
Level 1 Syllabus Template
Course Description
Level 2 Syllabus Template
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is a dynamic and rewarding career that provides essential support to Maine people, and the best way to know if it’s a good fit for a student is for them to try it out themselves! As an EMS Learner, the student will work with a mentor at their local agency to learn about EMS, meet other healthcare and public safety professionals, and serve their community. By the end of the Level 1 portion of this course, the student will earn the EMS ConnectME Level 1 microcredential awarded by Maine EMS and powered by JMG, be CPR certified, and should understand how EMS may align with your life goals. If the student chooses to progress through Level 2, they will earn the EMS ConnectME Level 2 microcredential awarded by Maine EMS and powered by JMG, become First Aid certified, and may be able to ride on EMS calls. By the end of the ELO: EMS ConnectME course, the student should understand the role of an EMS worker, and whether they want to pursue further EMS education. Please reach out to the LMS Team, at elo@jmg.org for more information.
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ELO: Entrepreneurship
Syllabus Template
Course Description
Course Assignments
The Entrepreneurship ELO course provides an opportunity for students to explore transforming a business idea into a foundational plan. Students will develop the core components of a business plan including a business summary, market research, marketing strategy, and a financial plan.
Develop:
Creative Problem Solving Strategies
Business Plan
T-Shirt Reflection
Entrepreneurship 101 Reflection
Host a Rolestorm Session
Business Ideas and Mentors
Final Presentation
Final Reflection
Thank You Email(s)
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ELO: Healthcare Career Exploration
Crosswalk
Syllabus Template
Course Description
Course Assignments
Develop:
In this course, the student will explore the healthcare fields through their community connection and research on their own. They will reflect on the skills, credentials, and passions required to be successful in these careers and interact with them in hands-on and meaningful ways. This course will rely heavily on critical reflection, the student should be prepared to think deeply about their experiences in the course and what they mean for their life.
ONET Assignment
Industry Project
Career Exploration Journal
Final Portfolio or Future Plan
Career Research
Values
Final Presentation
Thank You Email(s)
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ELO: Industry Project
Crosswalk
Syllabus Template
Course Description
Course Assignments
This ELO is an opportunity for the student to develop a project of the student's choosing connected to an area of career interest. Industry projects vary greatly in presentation depending on the student and career area. Before developing an Industry Project, it is vital the student interacts with their Instructor to make decisions about project focus, depth, and final presentation requirements.
Develop:
Industry Project Proposal
Final Product
Draft
Research
Sharing
Product Type
Journal
Presentation
Thank You Email(s)
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Course Description
Crosswalk
ELO: Teaching Assistant
Syllabus Template
Course Description
Course Assignments
Develop:
This framework is designed to be completed alongside a placement in a local classroom as a teaching assistant. In their role, and with the support of their mentor teacher, the students will be provided with the opportunity to explore teaching as a career. They will be guided through the process of lesson planning through backward design, with their culminating experience being an opportunity to teach their self-designed lesson plan to the students in their classroom placement.
Standards and Objectives
Lesson Topic
Assessments
Technology
Differentiation
Sequence of Learning
Content Delivery
Learning Materials
Completed Lesson Plan
Teach Lesson Plan
Teaching Journal
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ELO: Work Study
Syllabus Template
Course Description
Course Assignments
The ELO: Work Study framework is designed to be paired with a work study, school-to-work, or similar employment-intensive experience. Students gain insight into the skills required to be successful in the workforce while also exploring future options and reflecting on their learning.
Develop:
Hours Log and Reflection**
Final Presentation
Values Assignment
Thank You Email(s)
*This assignment will be completed each week for the Work Study placement.
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Pre-Apprenticeship: MaineHealth Clinical Healthcare Careers
This Clinical Career Pre-Apprenticeship Program is designed for those exploring a clinical healthcare career with a focus on the roles of Phlebotomist, Medical Assistant, and Certified Nursing Assistant. This program is designed for anyone who wishes to explore a career in healthcare and seeks a guided pathway to potential employment and ongoing training with MaineHealth. It is an unpaid career awareness and learning experience delivered online for the benefit of the participant. The flexible format allows participants to complete the coursework on a schedule that is convenient for them. After successful completion of the pre-apprentice program, participants who qualify will be guaranteed an interview for one of the following training programs at MaineHealth: Phlebotomy School, Medical Assistant Apprenticeship, and Certified Nursing Assistant Training. In addition, successful completers will receive an academic badge from Southern Maine Community College which can be used in the future as a prior learning credential for students wishing to pursue further education. The MaineHealth Clinical Career Pre-Apprentice Program helps participants explore clinical healthcare trainings and pathways at MaineHealth. Through a series of self-paced, online and virtual course modules, participants are introduced to concepts they will encounter in clinical training and the healthcare workplace such as direct patient care; medical terminology; workplace communication; diversity in healthcare; video job shadows; and study skills. They will engage in career interest assessment work, receive information on clinical and non-clinical pathways, and be able to utilize other wrap-around supports to help guide them in their selection of a training program or job that fits their career goals and interests. Please reach out to Rachael Magill at JMG for more information. rmagill@jmg.org
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Math
ELO Courses:
ELO: Statistics: Conducting Quantitiave Research
ELO: Choose Your Own Adventure
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ELO: Statistics: Conducting Quantitative Research
Crosswalk
Syllabus Template
Course Description
Course Assignments
In this course the student will gather a real-life data set and then analyze, infer, and make calculations based on probability. They will then build a culminating project where they will apply their new statistical skills to bring meaning and make conclusions for their real-life data set.
Develop:
*Two-Way Frequency Table
Experimental Design
* Confidence Interval
Conduct Experiment
* Scatter Plot
* Represent Your Data
* Probability
Real-Life Statistics Project
Thank You Email(s)
Final Reflection
Assignments with a * indicate that they will be included in the Real-Life Statistics Project.
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English
ELO Courses:
ELO: English Writing
ELO: College Essay
ELO: English College Focus
ELO: Journalism
ELO: Storytelling
English Reading
ELO: Choose Your Own Adventure
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ELO: College Essay
Crosswalk
Syllabus Template
Course Description
Course Assignments
This ELO is an opportunity for those students exploring careers requiring college degrees to develop a draft of an essay based on a Common Application Prompt. The included content will guide a student through the process of choosing a topic, outlining an essay, and drafting an essay.
Develop:
College Essay Outline
Final Draft
College Essay Draft
Final Reflection
Thank You Email(s)
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ELO: English College Focus
Crosswalk
Syllabus Template
Course Description
Course Assignments
This framework is designed to align an ELO community-based experience with English Maine Learning Standards to support the student through the writing of a college essay. The student will start by developing an essential question and setting goals then complete reading, research, writing, and reflection activities that build to produce a college essay and final project.
Develop:
Book Selection
College Comparison
College Essay Revised
College Essay Draft
Essay Prompt Selection
Reading Log Bingo
College Essay Outline
Final Reflection
Final Presentation of Learning
Thank You Email(s)
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ELO: English Reading
Syllabus Template
Course Description
Course Assignments
This framework is designed to align an ELO community-based experience with reading-focused English Maine Learning Standards. The student will start by developing an essential question and setting course goals then complete reading, analysis, and reflection activities that build to a final project.
Develop:
Book Selection
Reading Log Bingo
Final Project
Learning in the News
Final Reflection
Final Presentation of Learning
Learning in the News Connection
Thank You Email(s)
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Course Description
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ELO: English Writing
Syllabus Template
Develop:
Final Project Proposal
ELO Research Paper
Letter to Me
Final Reflection Paper
Real Life Writing
Reading and Writing in the News
Final Project
Final Presentation of Learning
Thank You Email(s)
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ELO: Journalism
Crosswalk
Syllabus Template
Course Description
Course Assignments
This course is designed to align the student's ELO community-based experiences with writing-focused English Maine Learning Standards. The student will explore different news media outlets, analyze current events, complete research, and writing, and produce a final project related to journalism.
Develop:
Learning in the News
Headlines in the News
Researching the News
Writing in the News
Connecting the News
Final Presentation of Learning
Final Project
Thank You Email(s)
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ELO: Storytelling
Syllabus Template
Course Description
Course Assignments
This ELO course is designed to introduce you to the process of story writing. You will explore different types of stories, create an outline, and adapt it to a final illustrated story.
Develop:
Story Examples
Story outline
Creating Characters
Interview
Write a Review
Final Project
Storyboard
Final Reflection
Thank You Email(s)
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Social Studies
ELO Courses:
ELO: Personal Finance
ELO: Civics
ELO: Geography
ELO: US History
ELO: Choose Your Own Adventure
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ELO: Civics
Crosswalk
Syllabus Template
Course Description
Course Assignments
The ELO: Civics framework is designed to align the ELO community based experiences with civics and government standards. The student will analyze the structure of the United States government from a local, state, and federal level, reflecting on how these systems influence your ELO. Throughout the course, the student will think critically about the duties of citizens and how changes can be made.
Develop:
Types of Government
Bill of Rights
Changemaker Interview
Government Journal
Amendments
Checks and Balances
Final Project and Presentation
Final Reflection
Thank You Email(s)
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ELO: Geography
Crosswalk
Syllabus Template
Course Description
Course Assignments
Group ELO Guide
This framework is designed to align an ELO community-based experience with geography-focused Social Studies Maine Learning Standards. The student will explore different types of maps, look at political cartoons, explore conflict specifically related to the Wabanaki, and then conclude the framework by diving into culture, sustainability, and resources. This framework culminates with a project of their choice on one of these central themes.
Develop:
Culture Webs
Reasources
Conflcit Project
Map Creation
Sustainability
Geographic Features
Economic Circles
Political Cartoon
Trade Routes
Final Projcet
Final Reflection
Thank You Email(s)
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ELO: Personal Finance
Crosswalk
Syllabus Template
Course Description
Course Assignments
Group ELO Guide
This course will introduce the student to the essential principles of personal finance and budgeting, equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to take control of their financial future. Throughout the course, the student will learn how to assess their current financial situation, set realistic financial goals, and create a sustainable budget tailored to their personal values and desired lifestyle. By the end of this course, they will have developed a comprehensive financial plan that reflects your unique priorities and lifestyle goals.
Develop a Budget With
Develop:
Income
Balanced Budget
Presentation
Final Budget & Reflection
Economic Influence
Thank You Email(s)
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ELO: US History
Syllabus Template
Course Description
Course Assignments
Group ELO Guide
This course is designed to align the ELO community-based experience with US History-focused Social Studies Maine Learning Standards. The student will explore the history of their ELO and analyze how major historical events and turning points may have influenced their experiences in the industry. At the end of the course, the student will draw conclusions about the major trends they see and bring those trends together into a final, cumulative project.
Develop:
Culture Web
* Timeline Creation
* Turning Points in History
* History and Law
Individual Impact
* Major Event Project
* Final Timeline
Final Project
Thank You Email(s)
Assignments with an * indicate points in which additional information/events should be added to the timeline.
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Science
ELO Courses:
ELO: Environmental Science
ELO: Introduction to Human Systems
ELO: Choose Your Own Adventure
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ELO: Environmental Science
Crosswalk
Syllabus Template
Course Description
Course Assignments
This course is designed to align ELO community-based experiences with a variety of science standards. The student will work their way through the scientific method, thinking critically about the impact their ELO industry may have on the environment. In the end, the student will use data and research to effectively solve an environmental problem.
Develop:
Scientific Method:
Human Environmental Interactions List
Check In
Feedback Loop
Science Journal
Environmental Partnership
Final Project
Final Reflection
Final Presentation
Thank You Email(s)
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ELO: Introduction to Human Systems
Crosswalk
Syllabus Template
Course Description
Course Assignments
This course is designed to align student's ELO community-based experiences with human anatomy and health standards. Students will explore the systems of the human body and reflect on how they help, be hurt by, or need special care and attention in the workplace.
Develop:
Skeletal System
Muscular System
Integrumentary System
Human Systems Health Plan
Digestive System
Nervous System
Science Journal
Lymphatic System
Blood Flow Assignment
Final Human Systems Project
Final Reflection
Thank You Email(s)
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Physical Education
ELO Courses:
ELO: Lifeguarding
ELO: Choose Your Own Adventure
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ELO: Lifeguarding
Crosswalk
Syllabus Template
Course Description
Course Assignments
The ELO Lifeguarding framework is designed to work in partnership with a lifeguarding certification course to provide the necessary academic rigor to meet several Maine Learning Standards in Physical Education and Health.
Develop:
Training Plan
Certification Completion*
Responsibility Reflection
Manual Review
Final Presentation
Thank You Email(s)
*This assignment is ongoing and completed outside the online system.
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Computer Science
ELO Courses:
ELO: Coding Part 1
ELO: Choose Your Own Adventure
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ELO: Coding Part 1
Crosswalk
Syllabus Template
Course Description
Course Assignments
Group ELO Guide
This course is designed to provide students with an experience in computer coding. The class will focus on developing the skills necessary to create and manipulate computer programs through hands-on experience and interactive instruction. By the end of the course, students will have the ability to write, test, and debug code, and will have the skills needed to develop their own programs and applications.
Develop:
Website
Final Coding Reflection
Coding Project
Coding Presentation
Weekly Reflection
Thank You Email(s)
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Electives
ELO Courses:
ELO: Qualitative Research
ELO: Capstone Expansion
ELO: Volunteerism
ELO: Independent Research Project
ELO: Choose Your Own Adventure
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ELO: Capstone Expansion
Crosswalk
Syllabus Template
Course Description
Course Assignments
This course framework focuses on assisting students in deepening the connections between their Capstone project and their academics. Students will spend time articulating their capstone plans, connecting these plans to their values, and completing an in-depth capstone project and presentation.
Develop:
Values
Final Reflection
Final Capstone Project
Final Presentation of Learning
Thank You Email(s)
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ELO: Independent Research Project
Crosswalk
Syllabus Template
Course Description
Course Assignments
This ELO is an opportunity for the student to develop a research project of the student's choosing connected to an area of interest. Independent projects vary greatly in presentation depending on the student and area of interest. Before developing an Independent Research Project, it is vital the student connects with their Instructor to make decisions about project focus, depth, and final requirements.
Develop:
Topic Selection
Outline
Sources
Thesis Sentence
First Draft
Final Draft
Thank You Email(s)
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ELO: Qualitative Research
Crosswalk
Syllabus Template
Course Description
Course Assignments
The qualitative research course framework is designed to walk the student through the steps of developing a qualitative research question, hosting focus groups, and ultimately answering their research question. At the end of this course, the student will have a research paper that answers their research question as well as documents the steps they took to answer that question. You will also be able to present your findings to an authentic audience.
Develop:
Ethical Considerations
You Listen and Highlight
Focus Group Listens and Highlights
You Code
Research Question
Data Collection Plan
Storytelling with Data
Focus Group Reflections
Research Portfolio
Story Presentation
Thank You Email(s)
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ELO: Volunteerism
Crosswalk
Syllabus Template
Course Description
Course Assignments
The volunteerism course framework is designed to provide structure and consistency in standards surrounding opportunities for community service. Students will build a project of significance, reflect on personal values, and reflect on their experiences in the community.
Develop:
Final Volunteer Project
Final Reflection
Values
Volunteer Project Plan
Final Presentation
Thank You Email(s)
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Health
ELO Courses:
ELO: Nutrition & Food Equity
ELO: Choose Your Own Adventure
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ELO: Nutrition & Food Equity
Crosswalk
Syllabus Template
Course Description
Course Assignments
This course will expose students to the importance of making healthy eating choices and habits in their lives and the role that it plays in their overall personal health. They will also explore potential challenges to incorporating healthy eating habits into one’s daily life and routine, including budgetary challenges, availability of healthy choices, education, and marketing.
Develop:
Grocery Options
Nutrition Goals
Nutrition Journal
Meal Plan
Food Equity Research
Recipe
Grocery List
Pantry Assignment
Final Project
Final Presentation
Thank You Email(s)
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ELO Scaffolding
Courses:
3D Modeling
Professional Emails
Professional Phone Calls
Thank Yous
Final Project
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Skill Builder: 3D Modeling
Course Description
Create a Speaker
Create a Advanced Speaker
Create a Tennis Racket
Create a Cell Phone
Your Creation
Created in Partnership with:
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Skill Builder: Final Project
Course Description
Course Assignments
This Skill Builder is designed to assist students in creating their Final ELO Project by breaking it down into six steps: a project proposal, research, deciding on a product type, creating a first draft, creating a final polished draft, and then sharing their Final ELO Project with an authentic audience. By the end of this Skill Builder, they will have a polished Final ELO Project that clearly connects with their essential question and shows off their new learning.
Research
Project Proposal
Project Draft
Product Type
Final Draft
Share It
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Skill Builder: Professional Emails
Course Description
Course Assignments
This skill builder is designed to assist learners in understanding the core components included in all professional email exchanges as well as participate in the successful execution of professional emails.
Components of an Email
Fix the Email
Write an Email
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Skill Builder: Organization
Course Description
Course Assignments
Phone calls are an essential part of peoples’ personal and professional lives. However, the act of making a phone call can be intimidating. This skill builder will teach students the best steps to make any professional phone call, worry-free!
Phone Call Outline
Phone Call Audio
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Professional Development
Courses:
Level 1: ELO Supporter
Level 2: ELO Facilitator
Level 3: ELO Developer
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Level 1: ELO Supporter
Course Description
Topics Covered: What ELOs are, how they benefit students' education and the community, and having a supportive role in student experiences.
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Level 2: ELO Facilitator
Course Description
Topics Covered: Being an instructor of record for ELO student(s), appropriate rigor, standard alignment and curriculum, and working directly with students to provide academic ELO support.
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Level 3: ELO Developer
Course Description
Topics Covered: Supporting ELO Facilitators (regionally or by school), building and maintaining business partnerships, data collection, and arranging student placements.
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Skill Builder: 3D Modeling
In this course, created in partnership with Northeastern University’s The Roux Institute, the student will explore the fundamentals of 3D modeling, gaining hands-on experience with 3D modeling software like Tinkercad. Through creative projects, such as designing a speaker, tennis racket, and cell phone, they will learn to express ideas and communicate visually. They will actively apply technology to demonstrate competencies focused on empowerment and creative communication. The course culminates in a self-directed project where they design a unique 3D object, providing an opportunity to showcase their creativity and technical skills.
Maine Career Exploration Badge
The Maine Career Exploration Badge (MCEB) for Maine juniors and seniors is an opportunity to participate in 40 hours of meaningful work experience facilitated through an intentionally designed exploration and reflection process outside of their current classroom requirements. Students receive an academic award of $500 for completion!
ELO: English Writing
This framework is designed to align with an ELO community-based experience with writing-focused English Maine Learning Standards. The student will start by developing an essential question and setting course goals then complete research, analysis, writing, and reflection activities that build to a final project.
ELO: Teaching Assistant
This framework is designed to be completed alongside a placement in a local classroom as a teaching assistant. In their role, and with the support of their mentor teacher, the students will be provided with the opportunity to explore teaching as a career. They will be guided through the process of lesson planning through backward design, with their culminating experience being an opportunity to teach their self-designed lesson plan to the students in their classroom placement.