In class I have started a new project called a passion project. For the project you study something that you want to learn. The first step that I did was create a letter to my teacher explaining what I would like to study, and how i will present it. I chose to study my family tree, and present it by making an exploding box. An exploding box is a DIY greeting card box. When you take the lid off, the box falls flat, and their can be information, or even gifts inside. I will be naming many of my ancestors and stories about them and fun facts about them. Recently I’ve been doing interviews for part of my research. I have interviewed my mother, my father, my grandma’s, and my grandpa. When I interviewed my grandma, I learned that one of  her great grandmothers lived to be over 100 and that my family owned a whole chain of stores! I have also been researching what materials I will need to create my exploding box, along with how to make it, and the other day I finally went to get the materials which means that as soon as I am done with my research I can start making my exploding box. I have already tested how to make my exploding box so I am read to start creating my box soon! If you would like to hear more about my project, just stay updated with my blog, I will be posting about my project about four times a week.

This is what an exploding box looks like on the inside…

Sincerely, Sabrina