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Blog Post #3- “How can being classified as a “gifted student” affect your mental health and wellbeing?”

Being identified as a gifted student often comes with high expectations from teachers, parents, and even peers. These expectations can lead to significant pressure, which may impact mental health in several ways. Gifted students might feel the need to constantly perform at a high level, which can result in anxiety, […]

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Blog Post #3-What are the time management techniques to increase our productivity?

My big topic question: How can we improve our study habits?  I was inspired to research this question from watching many study vlogs since I was young. For example, I love learning new ways to study effectively from TED Talk, Harvard student Helaine Zhao, and Forbes-recognized entrepreneur Elise Pham. Furthermore, […]

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Blog Post #2 – Project Plan: How does stress negatively affect the digestive system? 

INQUIRY QUESTION: How does stress negatively affect the digestive system?  This topic is vastly applicable across all bodily systems as stress has the power to negatively influence the entirety of the body. Individually, I hope to pinpoint the exact reasons for digestive issues on my behalf, helping to ease stress […]

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Blog post #3 : What effects (long-term and short-term) does child neglect/abuse have later in life on adults?

How are the mental health of people who have been abused or are being abused (symptoms)? The immediate response of children to abuse may be anxiety, shock, numbness, anger, irritation as a way to deal with the abuse. Numbness is a way of dealing and coping with abuse because they […]

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Blog Post #3 – The Role of Humour in Conflict Resolution and Easing Tension

Hello everyone and welcome back to my third blog post! For my inquiry topic this semester, I decided to explore the role of humour in building connections. I believe humour is a powerful tool for fostering relationships in various settings. Whether in social interactions or professional environments, humour brings people […]

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Blog Post #3 – How do lifestyle choices and diet impact the development and management of chronic diseases?

Hi everyone! Today I’m going to be introducing my research for my inquiry question, How do lifestyle choices and diet impact the development and management of chronic diseases?, by answering my fifrst sub question, How do specific dietary habits influence the risk of developing chronic diseases? What we eat every […]

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blog post #3 How could Canada’s infrastructure be developed to lessen traffic – What are the factors causing the issue?

Hello! After breaking down my question in the last post, I decided that firstly I will figure out what’s wrong and what’s causing the problem. That is what I will be discussing in this first round of research. Even though in the future I will be focusing mostly on Vancouver […]

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Blog post 2: What is the correlation between economic and military strength.

To answer my topic question, I will be breaking the question, what is the correlation between economic and military strength into three sub-questions. The first question will be “What is military strength?” This question will help me gain insight as to how to measure and determine what military strength. The […]

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Blog #7: Reflection – How does Instagram influence teenagers’ mental health?

Blog #7 – Reflection: What I Learned from My Inquiry on Instagram and Teen Mental Health Over the course of this inquiry project, I explored the question: How does Instagram influence teenagers’ mental health? Through research, reflection, and personal experience, I discovered more about the connection between social media and mental health. This final blog post is […]

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Blog Post #2- “How can being classified as a “gifted student” affect your mental health and wellbeing?” 

Hi everyone, if you haven’t yet read my blog post #1, the question I will be researching is “How can being classified as a “gifted student” affect your mental health and wellbeing?”. I chose to do research on this question since I am in the ‘gifted program’ myself and would […]

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Blog post #2 : What effects (long-term and short-term) does child neglect/abuse have later in life on adults?

For my question, I will be researching three areas about how child neglect affects the mental health, social development, and physical health (short-term and long-term). These categories are the best way to research effects of child neglect effectively and deeply. The mental health of people who have been abused or […]

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Blog #2- Project plan

Three Steps for My Research Step 1: Explore scientific studies on how music affects the brain.I’ll research how music influences brain activity, particularly the release of chemicals like dopamine and cortisol. This will help explain the biological connection between music and emotional or mental states, directly relating to mood and productivity. […]

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Blog Post #2 – How do lifestyle choices and diet impact the development and management of chronic diseases?

Hi everyone! Today I’m going to be breaking down my inquiry question for the semester, How do lifestyle choices and diet impact the development and management of chronic diseases?, into three smaller sub-questions to help answer my overall inquiry question. I will also be explaining why I chose each sub-questions […]

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Inquiry post #1- “How can being classified as a “gifted student” affect your mental health and wellbeing?” 

Hi everyone! For my second project I am doing an Inquiry post. The question that this project will be focusing on is “How can being classified as a “gifted student” affect your mental health and wellbeing?” . I chose to base my research around this question because it has been something […]

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Blog post 1: What is the correlation between a country’s economy and its military power?

My inquiry question is “The correlation between a country’s economy and its military power.” Because of my interest in the economy, I wanted to do a project involving macroeconomics (study of an economy as a whole). However, I wanted to also research another aspect of what makes up a country […]

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Robot’s Brain

Welcome to my second degree project in butterfly effect which aids to campaign societal structures and responsibility. I hope my story to make entertainment and better of all. The experimentation of imagination, creativity and social dangers. My story is named “Robot’s Brain” and the tittle reflects on how AI is […]

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Blog Post #1- How do lifestyle choices and diet impact the development and management of chronic diseases?

Welcome to my Blog! This semester I wantes to keep a focus on science related topics and wellness which is why I chose the Inquiry question, How do lifestyle choices and diet impact the development and management of chronic diseases? I chose this question because lifestyle choices and diet impact […]

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Blog 2 post# What would be the result when the third world countries could merge and become one state?

Through my blog question on what would be the result if the third world countries could come together as one state . I have decided to divide my questions into three blog questions. Through my three questions I will be able to access information in my research. My blog questions […]

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BLOG POST#2:HOW DO THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE DISPROPORTIONATELY THREATEN THE DEVELOPMENT AND STABILITY OF DEVELOPING COUNTRIES?

#Round one of research: WHAT ARE THE REASONS WHY DEVELOPING COUNTRIES ARE AFFECTED MORE BY CLIMATE CHANGE? Hi fellow researchers ,this sub-question is essential because we will be learning why developing countries are more affected by natural disasters and catastrophes caused by adverse climate change. #Round two of research: WHAT […]

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Blog post#2:Why is inflation a crucial factor in shaping the economic stability and growth of a country?

Hello guys, i am very concerned of this question because rate of inflation in Kenya has flashily raised and this has affected people negatively. people are crying that rate of inflation have increased and is making them financially unstable. Inflation affects the economic stability by eroding purchasing power, impacting businesses […]

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BLOG POST #2:WHAT IF THE SOLAR FLARE AND CORONA MASS EJECTIONS FROM THE SUN WERE TO STRIKE THE EARTH? HOW MIGHT IT IMPACT IN PLANET’S CLIMATE AND TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM?

Hi! guys, its another interesting time of breaking my inquiry question into three parts: WHAT CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SUN LEAD TO THE EJECTION OF THE SOLAR FLARE AND CORONA MASSES? This question will help me not only believing in theories about the sun but also trying my level best to […]

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BLOG#2: What are potential implications if artificial intelligence attains sentience in future?

Hi! Guys, now it has come a time that I am going to split my inquiry question into three so that I can make it more understandable. I will be looking into: : 1. what is the current capability of artificial intelligence? Under this sub-topic, I will be researching how […]

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BLOG POST # 2 How sustainable is nuclear energy as a source of power in Kenya ,considering both environmental and economic factors?

Hi everyone ! Today I am going to break down my enquiry question; How sustainable is nuclear energy as a source of power in Kenya ,considering both environmental and economic factors? #Round one of research: What is the cost of nuclear energy ? This sub – question is essential because […]

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BLOG POST #2:SHOULD THE GONVERMENT IMPOSE MORE REGULATIONS TO PROTECT LOCAL BUSINESS FROM MULTINATIONAL CORPORATIONS.

#Round One Of Research: WHAT ARE THE CURRENT REGULATIONS GOVERNING LOCAL BUSINESSES AND MULTINATIONAL BUSINESSES. Through this topic ,i will be looking at the current regulations imposed by a country to control trading activities between local businesses and multi national companies .This will be of great impact to the society […]

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Blog #7- Reflection

My inquiry research was on: How social media influences mental health and self-perception Throughout this inquiry project on how social media influences mental health and self-perception, I faced several challenges that required critical thinking and adaptability. One major difficulty was navigating the vast amount of research on this topic. Many […]

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Blog Post #5 – How Does Instagram Influence Teenagers’ Mental Health?

Blog Post #5 – How Does Instagram Influence Teenagers’ Mental Health? In my final blog post, I will summarize my research and attempt to answer my big question: “How Does Instagram Influence Teenagers’ Mental Health?” Throughout my research, I have discovered that Social media anxiety is a mental health condition […]

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Blog Post #7 -What are the positive mental health benefits of Christianity?

Since my inquiry project is coming to an end now, I’ll be reflecting on my first inquiry experience. What challenges did you overcome throughout this inquiry project? How did you go about overcoming these challenges?  Religion can be a sensitive topic, so I made sure to keep my words positive and […]

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Blog Post #7-How does anxiety affect our mental health? 

Blog #7: Reflection   1. Address the following questions:   a. What challenges did you overcome throughout this inquiry project? How did you go about overcoming these challenges?   The challenge I overcame was finding reliable sources. For example, I overcame this challenge by using Ms. Martin’s tip on looking at the author’s […]

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Blog Post #7 – How do early childhood experiences influence long-term health outcomes? 

Since my research has come to an end and I have been able to make conclusions about my Inquiry question, How do early childhood experiences influence long-term health outcomes? It is time for me to reflect on my reasearch, findings, and experience this semester. What challenges did you overcome throughout this […]

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Blog Post #7 – Separating the Student from the Person: Why is Academic Validation So Highly Sought After, and For More Reasons Than To Simply Pursue Higher Education?

This topic is one in which I have been incredibly curious about throughout my academic endeavours. I am fascinated by the idea that school isn’t just “to learn” anymore, rather, a myriad of ego boosting activities, coupled with pressure that often leads to academic dishonesty. I look forward to implementing […]

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BLOG POST #1:WHAT IF THE POWERFUL SOLAR FLARE AND CORONA MASS ENJECTED FROM THE SUN WERE TO STIKE THE EARTH? HOW MIGHT IT IMPACT ON THE PLANET’S CLIMATE AND TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM?

Hi guys I’m Maurice glad to interest with you once again. My inquiry questions was, what if the solar flare and corona mass ejected from the sun were to strike the earth? how might it impact on planet’s climate and technology system? I’m very passionate about astronomy. I’m also curious […]

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Blog Post 5; The Long-Term Impact of Untreated Mental Health Issues on Students

Hello everyone, and welcome to my fifth blog post. In this post, I’ll explore my third and final sub-question: “How do untreated mental health issues impact a student’s future, particularly in relation to future mental health struggles and personal development?” As discussed in previous posts, high school is a crucial stage […]

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How do the use of filters and photo editing on social media platforms contribute to unrealistic beauty standards and the development of body dysmorphia, particularly in adolescents? -Blog #5

Problems with body image among young people in the United States have grown due to the fact that, in recent times, beauty standards have become more extreme, making them tougher to meet. Social media filters and photo editing applications enable users to display an idealized version of themselves. This can […]

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Blog post 5: What causes housing prices to change and how a change in the economy could impact prices.

My final research blog will focus on an important sub question related to my inquiry question. My sub question is What causes housing prices to rise and how a change in the economy could impact the price of a house. The cause of housing prices is a complex question with […]

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Blog Post #5 What are the positive effects that Christianity can have on teenage mental health?

Hello everyone! In my fifth blog post I will be further breaking down my inquiry question with 3 final sub-questions. I will first review existing studies and articles talking about how Christianity helps improve overall well-being by providing support. Next, I will explore a Christian practice, Bible study. Finally, I […]

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Blog #5 – How does the quality of early caregiving and parental involvement influence emotional and social well-being in later years?

Hi everyone and welcome back to my Blog. My main inquiry questions this semster is, How do early childhood experiences influence long-term health outcomes? To answer this big questions I will focus my research around the question, How does the quality of early caregiving and parental involvement influence emotional and social […]

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Blog Post #4: Round 2 of Research – How Instagram Affects Teen Mental Health and Academic Performance

Hello readers, and welcome to blog #4! Today, I’m very excited to show some insights from my latest research project, which brought about amazing discoveries. So, to get straight to what I’ve been doing and what’s next for my inquiry question “How does Instagram affect teenagers self-esteem and relationships?” Recourses: […]

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Blog Post #3: Round 1 of Research – How Instagram Affects Teenagers’ Self-Esteem and Relationships

Research: First Round of Findings 1. Instagram’s Features and Their Effect on Self-Esteem Instagram is has things such as likes comments and filters and these can really impact teenagers and their selfview. Take filters as an instance; they have the power to transform pictures into flawless portraits. This often sets […]

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Blog Post Four; How can mental health disorders affect students’ participation in group activities, clubs, or sports?

Hello everyone, and welcome back to my second inquiry blog post! In this post, I will be discussing the impact of mental health disorders on a student’s participation in group activities. Beyond the complex relationship between mental health issues and academic performance, mental health disorders can significantly affect a student’s […]

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Blog #4 What is the relationship between social media engagement (e.g., likes, comments, and shares) and individuals’ self-esteem and body image perception?

Platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok have evolved beyond being simple displays of idealized visuals; they serve as battlegrounds for vigorous social comparison, where users perpetually assess their value against digitally improved representations of others. This omnipresent digital landscape fosters a culture of continuous observation and evaluation, where body image is endlessly judged against an ideal of curated perfection. The effects of this paradigm shift are considerable, influencing body image contentment and, in turn, mental health. Research indicates a complicated link between social media involvement and body image issues, showing that greater social media activity correlates with more body dissatisfaction, lower self-esteem, and increased anxiety regarding physical appearance. This trend is especially noticeable among teenagers and young adults, who represent a significant portion of social media users and are at a crucial phase in forming their self-identity and body image. (1) The desire for likes and validation on social media is grounded in fundamental human desires. Humans are naturally social creatures that desire acceptance and validation from those around them. This idea originates from our earliest forebears, who depended on social connections for their survival. The desire for social interaction has led to the emergence of a new platform: social media. (2)Social media addresses this need by offering immediate responses via likes, comments, and shares. Every notification prompts a release of dopamine, a neurotransmitter linked to pleasure and reward. This resembles the wave of contentment a person often experiences when they triumph in a game or are given praise. The promptness of this feedback is crucial, as it delivers an almost immediate feeling of achievement and validation. (2)Nevertheless, this pattern of pursuing validation can lead to both beneficial and detrimental outcomes. On one side, it can create a feeling of community and connection, especially for individuals who might feel alone in the real world. Conversely, it may result in an unhealthy fixation on online validation, frequently sacrificing genuine relationships and experiences in the real world. (2)Additionally, the effects of these likes and shares are both psychological and physiological. The dopamine triggered by social media engagement can foster an addiction, causing users to rely on these online validations for their self-esteem. This can result in what psychologists refer to as ‘reward dependency’, in which a person’s mood and self-worth become linked to the acquisition of these digital rewards. (2) When you already sense that your life is insufficient, social media merely intensifies what others possess and what is thriving for them. Ultimately, numerous individuals utilize their social media accounts to present an idealized version of themselves through selectively curated images, frequently featuring various filters. Consequently, you might start to feel more negatively about yourself. (3)Social media may also contribute to stress in your everyday life, particularly when assessing your own posts. Whenever you share a photo or status update, you may feel anxious about the likes, shares, and comments your post will receive. This fixation on visibility provides another chance for comparison, prompting you to question why another individual’s photos or material received more attention and favorable responses than yours. (3) As social media platforms evolve, they become increasingly interactive and more “addictive,” leading to a rise in opportunities for social comparison. This may also heighten the possible repercussions: depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, negative body image, and unhealthy eating habits. While it may be unrelated, it is important to highlight that mental health trends (such as depression, anxiety, and body image problems) among youth deteriorated during the same timeframe that teen smartphone and social media usage rose. Creating clear connections between social media usage and broader mental health patterns is difficult for various reasons, but it is evident that extensive negative social comparison probably contributes to these trends. (4)This is due to the fact that fabricating a fake persona on social media to gain likes or followers can make our real-life challenges appear even more daunting, causing us to overlook what is genuine. Even short interactions with social media can initiate social comparison, leading to lower self-assessments when individuals looked at profiles of healthy or accomplished people. (4) Individuals tend […]

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Blog Post #4 What are the benefit that Christianity can have on teens mental health

Hi everyone! Welcome to my fourth blog post! In this blog post I’m going to be going to break down my inquiry question into 3 more sub-questions. This is my inquiry question. “What are the positive effects on teenage mental health” I will first review existing studies and articles talking […]

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Blog post #4 – How Do Childhood Experiences Influence Our Identity as Individuals?

In this blog post, I will connect and piece some of my research together from my last blog post. I am specifically looking at childhood experiences, but diving deeper into memories. Good or bad. How do they affect our identity, personality and behaviour? Lets look at memory… Memories are combined […]

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blog post three: update on meetings and future plans (environmental education club)

hi everyone, im so sorry for the late post.  action overview: for people who have not read my previous blog posts, my action is helping future generation care for the environment by educating them from a young age about our beautiful planet and the problem’s affecting it ( I am […]

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Blog post #1 – How does Instagram influence the way teenagers perceive themselves and others?

This question interests me because Instagram is a huge part of my life and the lives of many people around me. I’ve noticed how it can impact self-esteem, confidence, and even relationships, and I want to understand why. It’s important to know how social media affects our thoughts and behavior, […]

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Blog Post #3; What is the relationship between mental health and academic performance indicators in high schoolers?

Hello everyone, and welcome back to my third blog post! In this post, I’ll be diving into one of my three inquiry questions to help me better understand the impact of mental health on high school students. Specifically, I’ll be exploring the relationship between mental health disorders and academic performance […]

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Blog Post #3 – The Role of the Parent: What role does validation in familiar relationships (ie. parental pressure and validation) play in creating a high achieving student?

Research Step 1 – The Role of the Parent: What role does validation in familiar relationships (ie. parental pressure and validation) play in creating a high achieving student? Parental involvement is necessary in holding a child accountable for their academic performance in school. The different ways in which parents rear […]

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