Step 1: Imagine you are a European explorer who has reached the Americas. Write a one-paragraph entry in your personal journal describing your objectives and motivations for exploring and settling there. Use details from the lesson in your description.

Step 2: Write a second one-paragraph journal entry describing your encounters in the Americas. Be sure to describe interactions with Native Americans, using what you learned in the lesson.

Step 3: In your third one-paragraph journal entry, use what you learned about the Columbian Exchange to describe the lasting effects of your exploration on the Americas, Africa, and Europe.

Step 4: Proofread your work to ensure it is clear and free of grammar or spelling errors. Revise your work as needed before submitting.