Charles Best (CANADA)

Blog Post #3 – What impact has the invention of social media platforms had on the concept of individuality, and are people starting to mirror the actions/images of others?

Inquiry Question: Where has true originality and individuality gone; is our society slowly losing authenticity with the constant urge to follow trends? Research Step 1: What impact has the invention of social media platforms had on the concept of individuality, and are people starting to mirror the actions/images of others? […]

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Blog post #3 (First round of research) “Does society influence fashion or is it the other way around?” 

Does society influence fashion or is it the other way around? Hi, it’s Lina and this is my 3rd blog post on this subject. To find the answer to my question I am researching different time periods and their fashion and for this round I am researching the 1960’s-1980’s. More specifically I am […]

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Blog post #3-  How do likes, comments, and online approval affect teens confidence and mood?

My first inquiry question is about how likes, comments, and online approval affect teens confidence and mood. Likes, comments, and online approval can boost teens confidence for a short time by making them feel noticed, accepted, and popular (1). However, getting fewer likes than their friends can cause anxiety, insecurity, […]

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Blog post #3: Overconsumption And How It Is Damaging Our Planet – My First Round of Research

In this blog post, I am going to be talking about fast fashion and textile waste, and how they connect to overconsumption and the damage they cause to our planet. Fast fashion is one of the biggest examples of overconsumption today, and it has a huge impact on the environment. It’s not […]

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Blog Post 2#-Should the government be given control over it’s economy, and what would be the benefits and consequences for doing so?

Below I will be providing three sub-questions which when I answer will allow me to come up with a final answer that fully answers what the main question is asking. My first sub-question will be ” what does the government having control over it’s own economy actually mean?” This question […]

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Blog Post #3- How does the amount of sleep individuals get affect their performance and mental health?

In this post, I will discuss a sub question that researches how the amount of sleep we get influences our mental health and emotional well-being, and the idea that the quality and consistency of our sleep can deeply affect the way we feel. We all know that sleep has played […]

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Blog Post #1 Project 2 – Inquiry Question “How does the loss of a parent affect teenagers?”

Hello everyone, for this second blog, I will be doing a second inquiry project. I wanted to choose a topic that is meaningful and connected to real life, something that actually matters and isn’t just easy to research. My inquiry question is: “How does the loss of a parent affect […]

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Blog post #2: Project plan

The question I chose: Why do humans procrastinate even when they know the consequences? Three Research Steps: Step 1: Understand the psychology behind procrastinationFirst, I will research the psychological reasons behind procrastination, including concepts like motivation, fear of failure, perfectionism, and emotional regulation. Many researchers say that procrastination is not […]

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Blog post 2- Tedx Reflection and project plan

1.) Provide a summary of the action you are planning and how are you going to start.  For my action project i am planning to do a more environmental project this semester my plan is to recollect and throw away any garbage at our community parks. This will be a group project with Rima and Golsa. We are starting by choosing a […]

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Blog Post 2: What Truly Defines “Healthy” Eating: Science or Social Media?

Hi everyone, and welcome back to my second blog post! For this term’s inquiry project, I plan on researching whether food is considered healthy based on science or influenced by trends and social media. To better understand whether food is considered “healthy” based on these factors, I plan to conduct […]

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Blog Post #2

Hi guys welcome to my second blog post. Today I will talk to you guys about my action plan for answering the thought provoking question that is my inquiry project. Just as a refresher i will remind you guys what my question is and why i chose it. My question […]

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Blog post #2 How does the pressure to perform affect the mental health of young athletes?

I want to first research the sources of pressure on young athletes like expectations from parents, coaches, and competition. This helps me understand where the pressure comes from and why it can become overwhelming. I will examine how this pressure affects young athletes’ performance and motivation. For example stress, anxiety, […]

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Blog #2: Project plan – Does society influence fashion, or is it the other way around? 

Does society influence fashion or is it the other way around? Hi, my name is Lina and with this blog post, I hope to continue my search for the answer to my question. I want to find the true root of fashion in different stages of history. In my following […]

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Blog Post #2 – How Does One Lose Themselves in Group Settings Due to Deindividuation?

I will complete 3 steps to be able to answer my inquiry question to the best of my abilities, by looking at deindividuation in different settings. In my first blog post, I explained the concept of deindividuation, where individuals lose self control, awareness and personal accountability in a group setting. […]

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Blog post #2: How does social media negatively affect students’ work habits and their academic performances? – My research plan

Social media has been rapidly advancing and has become a part of our daily lives, especially for ages 10 and up. Social media has been very helpful to students, as it provides digital communication, access to learning resources, and platforms to express creativity. However, while it has many benefits, it […]

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Blog Post #1 – Inquiry Question “When does protecting people begin to limit their freedom?”

Hello everyone, this semester I will be doing an inquiry project. I wanted to research something that is relevant in the modern world and also somewhat relatable. My question is: “When does protecting people begin to limit their freedom?” This question interests me because I see it come up in […]

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Blog Post #2 – Project Plan: Where has true originality and individuality gone; is our society slowly losing authenticity with the constant urge to follow trends?

My Inquiry question this semester is, “Where has true originality and individuality gone; is our society slowly losing authenticity with the constant urge to follow trends?” I look forward to discovering more about this complex topic over the next couple of months! Research Step 1: What impact has the invention […]

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Blog #2- How does social media influence teenagers self esteem? (My research plan)

Social media has become a constant part of daily life, especially for teenagers. To better understand the larger question “How does social media influence teenagers self esteem?” it helps to break it down into three key supporting questions that explore different aspects of this issue.  How do likes, comments, and […]

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Blog post #2: Overconsumption And How It Is Damaging Our Planet – My research plan

Overconsumption has become normalized in our everyday lives, but when you actually think deeply about it, it’s having a huge impact on the planet. It’s not just about buying too much stuff, it’s about how that stuff is being made, used, and then thrown away. For my research plan, I […]

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Blog post #1

I completed the Values Activity, which helped me reflect on what truly matters most in my life. After finishing the activity, I learned that my top three most important values are family, helping, and spiritual growth. My three least important values were listed as reliable, friendship, and belonging. I found that the results […]

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Blog Post #1

Hi everyone, this is my blog post #1 for my second project, hope you enjoy! 1.) Complete the Values Activity. 2.) a) What are your 3 most important values? b) What are your 3 least important values? After completing the values activity, my three most important values were helping, leadership, and […]

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Blog Post #1 If our imaginations are formed by what we’ve seen and experienced, can anyone truly create something original, and if so who or what defines originality?

Hello! Welcome to my first blog post for my second project. For my blog post i chose to inquire about our imaginations because it feels like we don’t talk about them anymore especially with the rise of ai people, can feel as though their imaginations and those of their children […]

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Blog Post #1- Why do humans procrastinate even when they know the consequences?

Welcome to my second project of the year! I decided to do an inquiry project again for my second project and my question will be “Why do humans procrastinate even when they know the consequences?” This question interests me because procrastination is something that affects many people, including myself. Even […]

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Action Post 1

My 3 most important values are Equality, Freedom, and Compassion. My 3 least important values are Tradition, Tolerance, and Power. I agree with the results for the most part, some values may have changed since doing the activity last semester, but overall I believe I kept the same core values […]

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Blog Post #1 Values Activity & Aligning this with Global Millennium Goals

After completing the values activity I found out that my most important values are justice, equality, and freedom. Also that my least important values are tolerance, spiritual growth, and power. I think these results are spot on, and they represent my personal values correctly. The descriptions were accurate to what […]

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Blog Post #1: Is food considered “healthy” based on science, or is it influenced by trends and social media?

Hello everyone, and welcome to my first blog post for project two! For this semester’s inquiry project, I wanted to expand on the topic of healthy eating to truly understand how the media and other external factors impact our individual understanding of what it means to be “healthy”. To do […]

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Blog Post 1 – Action Post: Values Activity & Aligning this with Global Millennium Goals Action Post #1

My three most important values according to the values activity are personal growth, family, and equality. On the other hand, my three least important values include power, reliability and leadership. I do agree with the results because they reflect what truly matters to me and represents who I am. I […]

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Blog Post #1 – How Does One Lose Themselves in Group Settings Due to Deindividuation?

My inquiry question for my second inquiry project of the semester is “How does one lose themselves in group settings due to deindividuation?”. I chose this question, as I find it so hard to believe how many people change their personalities, morals and personal responsibilities when they are in group […]

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Blog Post #1: Where has true originality and individuality gone; is our society slowly losing authenticity with the constant urge to follow trends?

Hello and welcome back to my blog! My Inquiry question for semester two is, “Where has true originality and individuality gone; is our society slowly losing authenticity within the constant urge to follow trends?” I chose to do an Inquiry question regarding individuality as I find the topic to be […]

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Blog #7: Reflection: How does fast fashion impact the environment, and what can we do about it?

Throughout this inquiry project, I faced several challenges. One of the biggest difficulties was finding reliable and accurate sources that clearly explained both the environmental and human impacts of fast fashion. There is a lot of information online, but not all of it is trustworthy or detailed enough, and some […]

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Blog #1 how does the pressure to perform affect the mental health of young athletes?

I want to continue researching mental health and this question is the perfect way to do so. I pick the question “how does the pressure to perform affect the mental health of young athletes?” I picked this question because as a volleyball player, mental health is a topic that directly […]

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Blog post #1: How does social media negatively affect students’ work habits and their academic performances?

Hi, welcome back to my blog post. For my second inquiry project, my question is, “How does social media negatively affect students’ work habits and their academic performances?” I chose this question because social media has had a big impact on our society, especially on students. Although social media has […]

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Blog post #1- Overconsumption And How Overconsumption Is Damaging Our Planet – Introduction

For my second inquiry project, I chose to do my question on: how overconsumption impacts our environment, and what people can do to reduce it? Overconsumption happens when people buy and have more products than they actually need. Today, this is a very common thing because things like clothes, makeup, […]

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Blog Post #7

Hi everyone, this is my last post for my story project. I hope you all enjoy reading my story, thank you so much for the support. 🙂 1. Address the following questions:Answer the following questions:a. What challenges did you overcome throughout this narrative project? How did you overcome them?I overcome […]

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Inquiry Blog Post #7 – ‘How does the country a child is raised in affect their childhood development and their values and beliefs into adulthood?’

Welcome to my final blog post concerning my Inquiry question; ‘How does the country a child is raised in affect their childhood development and their values and beliefs into adulthood?’. In this post I will be reflecting on my Inquiry and answering some questions about my experience. Throughout this inquiry […]

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Blog Post #7 – “How do our passions shape who we are and influence the choices we make?” (Reflection) – Ihan

As I reach the final stage of my research, I have come to the conclusion that passion plays a powerful role in shaping who we are and the choices we make. Throughout this inquiry project, I explored how people’s interests and passions can influence their goals, motivations, and the paths […]

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Blog Post #7

Hello and welcome to my seventh and final blog post, in this post I will answer some questions. What challenges did you overcome throughout this inquiry project? How did you go about overcoming these challenges During this project, I had to overcome many challenges, the main one being understanding and […]

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Blog post #7 reflection – What role does implicit bias play in shaping a child’s perception of themselves, others and the world?

a. What challenges did you overcome throughout this inquiry project? How did you go about overcoming these challenges? I had to overcome some challenges while completing this project. Some challenges that I faced were explaining my research in a simplified manner, tying in research with some of my opinions and […]

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Blog Post #7 – How might climate change affect life in my community in the next 50 years?

The question I chose to try and answer this semester with my inquiry project was “How might climate change affect life in my community in the next 50 years?” What challenges did you overcome throughout this inquiry project? How did you go about overcoming these challenges A big challenge I […]

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Blog Post #7 – reflection of teaching elementary school students about safety and first aid 

Over the course of my project teaching elementary students about first aid and safety, I went through a lot of learning and space for growth. Looking back, there were several challenges I had to overcome, but each one helped me become more confident and adaptable.  One of the main challenges I faced was scheduling our […]

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Blog Post #7- What affect does money have on our sense of happiness and fulfillment in life?

From a young age I have always been interested in money and shopping, when it comes to buying clothes or even experiences. I was often told the common saying “Money can’t buy happiness,” so I decided to look into tat question to strengthen my understanding on the affect money has […]

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Blog Post #7: Reflection – How does overconsumption affect our lives, and are we enticed by companies advertising, to buy more?

Why I chose this question: Consumerism is such a prominent dilemma faced within our modern day society; controlling aspects ranging from what we buy, and how we go about purchasing items. Throughout my research on this Inquiry project, I had the opportunity to discover more about the cycle of consumerism, […]

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Blog post #7: How do the differences between the Canadian and U.S. education systems affect students’ learning outcomes and opportunities? – Reflection

One challenge that I have faced during this project was finding reliable sources and information, as there was a lot of opinion-based information roaming within the articles. I overcame this challenge by using the CRAAP method, which is a 5-step process to double-check whether your site is reputable. This process […]

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Blog #7- How can housing policies evolve in Vancouver to help homelessness?

One of the challenges I faced during this inquiry project was finding reliable and relevant information about homelessness and housing policies. There is a lot of information online, but not all of it is clear, accurate, or directly related to the topic I was researching. Sometimes different sources had different […]

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Blog #7 Reflection

One challenge I faced during this inquiry was finding reliable data on mental health trends in Canada. To overcome this, I tried to use only official government sources to make sure my information was accurate. Another challenge was understanding what strategies are most effective for promoting mental well being. By […]

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blog post #7- How does constant comparison with online content affect people’s confidence and self-worth?

One challenge I faced during this inquiry project was finding reliable information about how social media affects people’s confidence and self-worth. There are many opinions online, so it was sometimes hard to know which sources were trustworthy. To overcome this, I focused on using trustworthy articles and research instead of […]

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Reflection of my story “Beyond the Pom-Poms, It’s More Than Just a Hobby.”

Blog post #7 We finally finished! Our first semester-long project of the year. To reflect, this is my 7th (actually 6th) and last blog post for my story, “Beyond the Pom-Poms, It’s More Than Just a Hobby.” I hope you enjoy reading!  What challenges did you overcome throughout this story project? How […]

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Blog Post #7: How does social media affect the development of teenagers – Final Reflection

Throughout this inquiry project, I faced several challenges while researching how social media affects teenagers. One challenge was finding reliable information that was actually focused on teens and not just social media in general. There are thousands of articles online, but many of them are opinion-based or not supported by […]

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Blog post #5  “How do changes in the environment affect whether a species adapts or goes extinct?” 

Welcome to my blog post #5. In this post, I will be researching what people are doing to help the environment and what they are doing to make things worse. The environment is affected every day by the things people do. Some of our actions help protect the planet, while […]

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Blog post #4 – “How do changes in the environment affect whether a species adapts or goes extinct?” 

Hello and welcome to my blog post #3, in this post I will be researching about why environmental changes happen. The environment is always changing. Sometimes it’s nature doing it naturally(1) like, volcanoes, solar flares, or shifting ocean currents (3). These things have been changing Earth for ages, sometimes slowly, […]

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Blog Post 5: The Behaviorial and physical Impacts of Social Media On Teenagers

Social media is a big part of almost everyone’s life today, especially for teens. In this post, I want to talk about three things social media affects that we don’t always think about: our behavior, our physical activity, and our sleep. We always hear about how social media can make […]

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“Beyond the pom poms, it’s more than just a hobby” (final story, Blog post #5)

Hi everyone, this is my final story for my semestre long project. I Hope you enjoy reading it. Ding, ding, ding. It’s May 2nd, 2025. The day that marks 10 years since Zoya tore her ACL and had to end her cheerleading journey. The second day of the cheerleading worlds […]

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Blog Post #5 – The Physical Impacts of Cancer on the Patient and their Family

Hello everyone, and welcome back to my blog! Over my last few posts, I’ve explored the mental and emotional effects of cancer. For my last research round, I’m focusing on the physical impacts, both on the person diagnosed and on the family members who support them. This round of research […]

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Blog post 5: How can income inequality be solved and what positive benefits could minimizing income inequality bring?

In my final research post, I will be discussing solutions to income inequality and the positive benefits that may come from a society with almost no income inequality. Income inequality stems from many factors which means there are many potential solutions with varying effects. (1)One proposed solution to solve income […]

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