The Columbian Exchange is the transfer of food, people, animals, and diseases. From the western and eastern hemispheres. The Columbian exchange was caused by European explorers also caused the spreading of new germs and diseases from the Old World to the New World. From the Eastern Hemisphere, explorers brought illnesses such as smallpox and malaria. Native Americans who were living in the Western Hemisphere had never been exposed to these diseases, and thus their bodies had built up no immunity to them. The old world contributed livestock such as cows, pigs, and chickens, and the new world contributed crops. I love chocolate-covered pineapples that include things from the New World. In the PBL Project, I made chocolate-covered pineapples one of my favorite snacks.
In the video above, my classmates and I created a fun and educational presentation to teach others about the different types of figurative language. We worked together to make the content engaging and easy to understand, using creative examples to explain concepts like similes, metaphors, personification, and more.
In the image above, I expressed my identity through a self-written poem that explores the qualities, experiences, and values that shape who I am. Rather than simply presenting it as text, I chose to turn my words into a piece of visual art, using color, design, and layout to enhance the emotion and meaning behind each line. To create a more immersive and personal connection with the audience, I embedded a QR code that links to a video of me reciting the poem aloud. Through my voice, tone, and expression, I aimed to bring the words to life—inviting others not just to read about who I am, but to truly feel it. This project allowed me to blend creativity, technology, and self-reflection into a meaningful representation of myself.
We’re currently learning about ancient civilizations like Ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, India, and China. We recently did a project making mud bricks. First, I dug the dirt and poured in water to make mud. Then put the mud in a brick mold, and when the mud hardens, we remove the mold, and there you have it, a MUD BRICK. This project helped remind me what it was like to build in their time, and the patience and dirty work that was required.
In the presentation above, I created a fun and educational slideshow to describe my family in Spanish. Each slide includes photos and detailed descriptions of my family members, including their names, ages, physical appearances, personalities, and what they like to do. This project helped me practice using vocabulary and grammar related to family, adjectives, and daily activities in Spanish. I enjoyed sharing a bit about my life while also improving my language skills through writing and speaking.