Hi, this is my first inquiry blog post of this semester. My inquiry question: How do our relationships influence the person we become over time? This topic is really interesting to me because I’ve always found myself wondering about how this person turned out that way or that person acted […]
I am planning to research three sub questions that are based off of main interest which is: “How does the amount of sleep individuals get affect their mental health and performance?.” So far, it has been known that sleep is an essential part of our day to day lives, yet […]
For my second project, I again chose storytelling. This is not only a personal hobby, but also a responsibility we all have to society. Written records document the transmission of human civilization, are the crystallization of human wisdom, the life experiences of our ancestors, and are a treasure trove we […]
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 […]
Hello everybody, and welcome back to my inquiry question. I am sure many of you are aware of the term “lock-in”. For one to “lock in”, they have to achieve what is known as the flow state. There are many athletes and professionals who have to enter a flow state […]
After choosing this inquiry, I further broke down my inquiry into 3 questions 1.Political sovereignity without physical boarders I chose the topic of political sovereignty without physical borders because it is a modern issue that shows how traditional ideas of state authority, shaped since the Peace of Westphalia, are being […]
Welcome to my first blog post for my second action project, I can’t wait to continue creating a positive impact in my community. Likewise to my last project, I am creating it with my friend Valeriya. So, I hope you can enjoy reading! 1) What are your 3 most important […]
Wormhole travel isn’t just a faster way to get from A to B; it’s a fundamental shift in the “rules of the game” for our species. We’ve spent six million years adapting to one specific rock. The second we step through a fold in space-time, we break that mold. Here […]
This question will enable me to tell the results that evolution would cause to the physical environment that we live in. Human evolution describes the gradual biological changes that have occurred in our species over vast stretches of time, shaping us into who we are today. A common belief is […]
COMPARISON OF TYPES OF GOVERNMENT CHINA VS CANADA. TYPE OF GVERNMENT IN CHINA. What is the Communist Party of China? Since 1949, China has been ruled by the Communist Party of China, also known as the Chinese Communist Party or CCP. China is a one-party state. The CCP is not […]
Hello, every one welcome once again in my second question. In this question I will deeply engage myself in this question to understand whether the medicine when consumed do they have positive or negative effects. Welcome once again. Herbal medicines can offer therapeutic benefits such as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial effects, but they also carry potential risks including allergic reactions, organ strain, and drug interactions. Benefits of Herbal Medicine Herbal medicines are derived from plant parts such as leaves, roots, seeds, bark, or flowers and have been used for thousands of years in traditional systems like Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Unani. Many herbs, including turmeric, garlic, Aloe Vera, ginger, and St. John’s Wort, have demonstrated therapeutic effects such as reducing inflammation, supporting cardiovascular health, managing stress, and aiding digestion. Herbal remedies are often perceived as safer and more natural alternatives to synthetic drugs, and they may be used to complement conventional treatments. Their multi-system approach can target root causes rather than just symptoms, and they are generally well-tolerated when used appropriately. Potential Risks and Adverse Effects Despite their benefits, herbal medicines are not without risks. Common adverse effects include: The chemicals in pure herbal medicine can have both positive and negative effects when consumed.
BLOG POST4!ARE THE CHEMICALS APPLIED IN THE PURE HERBAL MEDICINE HAVE EITHER POSITIVE OR NEGATIVES EFFECTS WHEN CONSUMED? Hello, every one welcome once again in my second question. In this question I will deeply engage myself in this question to understand whether the medicine when consumed do they have positive […]
Welcome to my blog post two. Hope you will enjoy it. Firstly I am going to define what a government is. Government simply defined, is a body that possess the power to make and enforce laws in a country, geographical area, people or organization. Government is also the management or […]
Corruption is dishonest or illegal behavior especially by powerful people(such as government official or police):depravity; or inducement to wrong improper or unlawful means (such as bribery) the corruption of government officials; or a departure from the original or from what is pure or correct the corruption of a text the […]
Welcome back to my new research, hope you will enjoy it! My question is, What would be the geopolitical effect if the whole world was under one rules? The reason as to why I am doing this research I want to understand more about the government. In addition I want […]
My name is Muita Mary Ann Wanjiku from Laikipia county, Laikipia east constituency, Ngobit ward .Laikipia east seldom receive low rainfall because it is on the leeward side of the mountain. In my family we are five children, four girls and one boy in which I am the fourth child. […]
Welcome once again in the second round of my inquiry question. In this year’s question it will be related to Chemistry which is one of the best subjects I like here in school. In addition, I will be researching on ”are chemicals medicine better than pure herbal medicine.” To sum […]
a. What challenges did you overcome throughout this story project? How did you go about overcoming these challenges? One of the main challenges I faced during this project was transforming a complicated historical conflict into a symbolic story that uses animals instead of humans. The real events behind the conflict […]
a. What challenges did you overcome throughout this action project? How did you go aboutovercoming these challenges? During my action project, I faced a few small challenges. One challenge was the weather because it had been raining a lot, and that could have made the clean-up harder. To overcome this, […]
Hi everyone 😛! This is my final post and reflection about this project, I handed out the cards and flowers on January 2nd right after New Years. I have a few interesting stories which I will talk about later on into the post, so keep reading to hear them. Throughout […]
As I have reached the final point of my research, I have concluded that money isn’t something that once bought can bring true happiness; however, it can help put you in the right path to find true happiness. A quote that I came across was from an old South Korean […]
1) What challenges did you overcome throughout this action project? How did you go aboutovercoming these challenges? In our action project, volunteering at an elementary school, the main challenges that Valeriya and I faced was communication. Thus, gaining trust, respect and learning how to productively talk and act with young […]
My inquiry question was “To what extent does daily water intake influence skin hydration and acne occurrence in students?” In this blog post, I will be reviewing the journey of my inquiry project. Throughout this inquiry project, I overcame challenges such as time management and loss of interest. Every week, […]
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 […]
What is the problem? Many countries are controlled by others.This is called foreign dominance.It means another country has power over your money, army, business, or government.This is not good. It makes your country weak. Why does this happen? How can we stop this? 1. Support local businesses Buy things made […]
About MeMy name is John Kariuki a student in Thome boys Highschool.I am 15 years old of age.I live in weruini,laikipia East My hobbies is playing volley ball and football.They help me to grow physically and mentally.I started loving this games while I was primary school.I was a defender and […]
BLOG POST 2; How would the advancement of automobiles affect the global market? I further divided my question into three major categories 1.How would the dominance of cars affect the transport sector? 2.How would the international firms affect the local ones? 3.The strategies to be set to ensure that the […]
WHAT IS THE GENESIS OF CORRUPTION AND WHICH ARE THE ETHICAL CONTROL? Hello everyone, welcome to my blog question. The purpose of this question is to learn more on how corruption is complicated and the way it work or represented. I would also want to know how corruption is manipulated. […]
To recap what I mentioned in my previous posts, procrastination isn’t usually about laziness, it’s often about overwhelm, lack of clarity, or fear of failure. Today, I’m going to be talking about some strategies to help someone who struggles with it. One of the most researched and practical solutions for […]
1.) Where are you with your action? Volunteering at Ranch Park Elementary is slowly came to a stop, with the completion of the last weeks of helping. Valeriya and I have helped the students for a long duration, since the start of November, and we’ve been able to gain much […]
Happiness is subjective. Not everyone gets the same amount of joy from everything. We all have different choices, preferences, and ideas of a good time. But as everyone knows, the world revolves around money. Meaning money and financial coverage can play a huge role in someone’s mental health. But does […]
Your biggest obstacles are often the ones you create yourself. Waking up in the mornings can be tough. Some days, your body wants to sink into the warm covers and never leave. However, responsibilities and tasks loom over your head while you get ready for the day, like a dark, […]
The last topic that I will be researching is how students grades and mental health can change weather you have more or less breaks during the school day. To start I will talk about how if students are just learning for hours at a time it is not good for […]
Hello everyone! Glad to see you all back on my blog for post #5! Today, we will be sharing and conversing about sexual violence, and how it is portrayed in the media. When have we seen it, who does it affect, and what solutions can we come up with today […]
Mental health promotion strategies that involve students in the making of school health programs are more effective. This is because student participation helps support match students’ needs and interests. Research on school health promotion shows that one of the key ways to engage students is to share the development between […]
Hi, welcome back to my post! A lot has happened since I last gave an update. I wrapped up my action project during winter break, and have since been reflecting on it. In this post I will talk about what I did and what I have accomplished.😛 One of my […]
Hey everyone, welcome back to my blog! In my last post I focused on the mental impacts of social media, like anxiety, self-esteem, and attention span. For this post I will be focusing on a different effect of social media, which is the social and emotional impacts on today’s generation. […]
In today’s world, social media plays a big role in how teenagers see themselves and express who they are. Most teens use platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat daily, making social media a major part of their identity during their teen years (1). These years of our lives are really […]
As a society, we continue to emphasize on wealth and financial success and that happiness is associated closely to money. When money is removed from the equation, we are revealed that fulfilment is influenced by a wide range of non-financial factors such as experiences and non-materialistic items. Happiness is an […]
It was the year 2024 where we were selected fourteen students who were to join butterfly effect project. Seven students from our school Thome boys Highschool and the rest were guided were from St Loise girls Highschool. We were guided by MR Sydney on how butterfly project worked. It wasn’t […]
Hello everyone my name is James; I am from Nanyuki partly in Laikipia county. I study at Thome boys high school. I`m a member of butterfly effect project and I glad to continue with butterfly effect research project. Through the project I have encountered many challenges, the butterfly effect was […]
By Stephen Mbugua, Thome Boys High School I am pleased to share my experiences as a third-year student at Thome Boys High School and as a participant in the Butterfly Effect Project. Alongside thirteen colleagues from my school and Loise Girls High School, I had the privilege of engaging […]
Hi everyone, in my last blog post, I focused mainly on what procrastination really is and the scientific reasons behind it. Today, I will be talking more about the emotional and psychological reasoning behind it. There are many reasons why someone might be procrastinating getting things done, for example, a […]
Hi, this blog post will the very similar to my previous blog post. I will be talking about how anxiety, overthinking and self sabotage can affect a person in a high stress situation. I will be focusing on the Climax, Falling action and the Resolution. Climax: Vaeloria (protagonist) is caught […]
In the year 2025, financial stress is a big part of daily life. Whether it is groceries, taxes, prices, etc. With prices going up daily, the need of having money goes up. Everyone would say that if we had money, we would be mentally happier. But is it really the […]
Hi guys! For my action project, I’ve continuously went to my Adopt-A-Park park to clean up almost every Wednesday. I may have missed a week or two, but honestly I don’t really remember. I feel like I’ve basically become one with the park now since I go there so frequently. […]
When I wrote my story about the squirrel being chased out of the forest and returning with hatred, I realized that it wasn’t just a fable about “revenge.” It was really my way of thinking about how prejudice grows and becomes powerful. In real conflicts, people often begin to dehumanize each […]
In today’s world, social media is built into the everyday life of teenagers. The average teen spends around 4.8 hours a day on social media (1), so as you’d expect, many teens begin forming relationships with other users all around the world. These online relationships can be super positive as […]
As we continue to see that money plays a major role in our lives and dictates many of our choices, I have decided to determine whether the amount of money that s being spend, is able to control the amount of fulfilment we feel in our lives. It has been […]
Income inequality stands out as a major issue in Canada’s economy and society these days. It has definitely become a popular topic now among Canadians. Living costs keep climbing higher, and economic growth is unequal now in Canada. That makes the divide between high earners and low ones much clearer […]
What even is procrastination? In simple word, procrastination means putting off tasks until the last minute, despite knowing it will cause stress later(1). In this blog post, I will be researching what procrastination actually means and what causes it. I’ll look into the science behind it and how our brain […]
Hiii this is my 3rd blog post, I will be talking about the main ideas of my story. My story is fictional, in a fictional place with many fictional, magical animals like dragons. This is more about how different struggles she (main character) faces sways her to make different decisions […]
When I wrote the story of the squirrel that is forced to flee and then returns centuries later to exact revenge, I was really thinking about how deep wounds from displacement persist in real conflicts. In my mind, that squirrel’s journey represents communities that are driven out of their homes and carry […]
Hello everyone, and welcome back to my blog post! This semester, I began exploring whether “the act of murder can ever be ethically justified under certain moral frameworks.” This week I researched my first inquiry sub-question, focusing on various moral theories and their impact in defining the morality of murder. […]
1.) Where are you with your action? (e.g. what involvement have you had so far? Describe with examples) For my project, I visit a dog park near Chilko every Wednesday to assist with trash cleanup. The task is pretty straightforward, mainly picking up litter. So there’s not much more to […]
Money has always been an important part of life shaping our daily actions and goals. Many people often believe that having a better financial situation than another will lead to more happiness in our future. Although money supports financial stress and can gives our lives stability, it doesn’t always end […]
Hello! Welcome to my blog #3 on the inquiry question: “How does the changing season from summer to fall and winter affect our mood, what we eat and what we do?” In this blog post, I will address my first round of research on understanding the science behind seasonal changes […]
My name is Amelia and i am 14 years old.I attend Charles Best Secondary and my favourite subject is english because it is calm and i am able to socialise and discuss many different interesting topics. My passion is cheerleading. I love cheer and it is basically my whole life.My […]
Provide a summary of the action you are planning and how are you going to start: To start the action of volunteering and helping around schools, Valeriya and I are going to firstly start by emailing schools. We will select a few schools in our neighborhood, preferably in a walking […]
Hey everyone, and welcome back to my second blog post of the semester! For this post, I will be exploring and introducing my sub-questions while expressing the relevance of this topic. My inquiry revolves around the justification of murder and the complexity of human morality. I beleive this is an […]
I plan to explore three sub-questions related to my central theory: “Is true happiness something money can buy or does it come from somewhere deeper? ” Many people grow up hearing that money is not everything, and that certain aspects of life—like love, purpose, and contentment—cannot be measured in dollars. […]
Hello! This is my second action blog post for semester 1. I’ve actually already started my action project, which is Adopt a Park. What I do there is pretty simple. I go to the dog park near my area and pick up any trash that I find lying around. It’s […]
Hi I’m Hailey welcome to my blog! My question this semester is “How can we stop species of elephants from going extinct”. I’m going to do this project in three rounds of research; my first round (blog post #3) will be addressing why certain species of elephants are going extinct. […]
This is the outline of my story： Exposition In a forest, rabbits, crows, squirrels, and other small animals lived in peace. They shared food, water, and territory, enjoying calm and happy days. Point of Attack A group of outside animals invaded the forest and drove the squirrels away, taking over […]
Three Steps for My Research Step 1: Understanding What Procrastination Is and Why It HappensThe first thing I’ll do is research what procrastination actually means and what causes it. I’ll look into the science behind it and how our brain reacts to stress or tasks we don’t like. This will […]
Hi everyone! Welcome to my first blog post of the year. This semester I chose to do an inquiry question. The question I chose is “Why do people procrastinate even when they know it hurts them?” . I find this question interesting because it’s something I see in myself and almost […]
For my inquiry project I chose the question, “The income/wealth inequality present in Canada.” The question is about the wealth inequality that exists within Canda and its effect on Canada’s economy. I chose this question because I wanted to do something relevant to my country. Wealth inequality is a very […]
I am planning to research three sub questions that are based within my theory which is “What affect does money have on our happiness and fulfillment in life?”. So far, It has been revealed that it is a common concept that many are taught a young age. It is seen […]
Hello, my name is Dylan Khakh and for my first blog post I will be explaining why I want to dive into the effects that social media has on today’s generation. This topic really interests me because I see it all around me everyday, and honestly, I’m part of it […]
Hi. When I was doing the values activity, I found it a bit difficult, because most of these values align and resonate with my own values. Eventually, I decided that the three most important values (In no particular order) for me were tradition, spiritual growth, and personal growth. On the […]
Hi! This blog post marks the beginning of my and my partner’s, Vicky’s, action project! In brief, we had both decided to give back to our community academically, and help with school or classroom activities and tutoring with a local elementary school as we both had felt strongly about the […]
For my inquiry question, I wanted to explore the connection between money and happiness. I’ve always wondered how much our financial situation truly shapes the way we feel about our lives. This question led me to think about so many different aspects of life and what truly makes people feel […]
For my inquiry question, I wanted to explain and research the affect on people when money is a factor in our life. This leads me to my question, ‘What affect does money have on our sense of happiness and fulfillment in life?’ This question led me to so many further […]
Many things are happening in today’s society. Some are good some are bad. Through this project, I hope to inspire people to reflect on society through stories and make them appreciate the peaceful life they live today. At the same time, I also want readers to understand that peace is […]
Hi! My name is Yula van Leuzen-Heideman. I go to Dr. Charles Best secondary school in Coquitlam, BC, Canada. I will be in the graduating class of 2028, so I am currently in grade 10. I like almost all my classes but so far, my favorite has been PE. My […]
Hi! My name is Zipeng Ma, but I prefer people to call me Yusuf.I’m 14 years old, and I study at Charles Best Secondary School in Coquitlam, BC.My favourite subjects are History and English, because I love learning how ideas and people shape the world. What brought me to Butterfly and where do me expect it take me? […]
Hi! My name is Golsa, and I am a 16 year old student currently attending Dr. Charles Best Secondary. I am very excited to share more about myself on this post! I was born and raised in Iran, until I moved to Montreal in 2017, then moved to Vancouver a […]
Hello! My name is Victoria, but I prefer and am called Vicky for short. I’m Polish, for the time being I live in Coquitlam BC, and I grew up in Burnaby BC. I am currently thirteen and I am in grade nine at École Charles Best. On the subject of […]
I’m Yusuf, a grade 9 student in CBSS. I love history and I have learned a lot from it, such as how to deal with interpersonal relationships and how to control my emotions. Studying historical figures is the driving force for my continuous improvement. The Cold War is my favourite […]
Hello, my name is Dylan Khakh, and I am currently a grade 10 student at Dr. Charles Best Secondary School in Coquitlam, British Columbia. Two things I love are hockey and traveling. What is my passion?My passion is the sport of hockey! I first started playing at the age of […]
Hello my name is Andre Au, I am a grade 10 student whom is currently attending Charles Best Secondary school.One of my passions is studying economics, for example I enjoy looking watching videos and reading papers on the current economy and its future outlook, I also enjoy researching about finances […]
Hi! My name is Katelyn, I am a grade 9 student at Charles Best Secondary. I have a brother and a tiny dog named Dexter. My favorite subjects in school are Biology and English. This is my first time doing this course and I’m very excited!! My moms side of […]
My name is Bernice Lee and I am currently 14 years old. I live in British Columbia and I attend Dr. Charles Best Secondary School. I’d say for my favourite subject, it would be English. Even though I’m actually not all that good at it, I like it simply because […]
My name is Axel Tu, I’m 13 years old and I’m currently a grade 9 student at Dr Charles best secondary school..Something I’m really passionate about is art and I’m trying to make my for a living one day. I have a draft for now but it’ll be a few […]
Hi! My name is Lina Abasi and I’m 14 years old. I live in Port Moody, BC, Canada and I go to Charles Best Secondary. My favorite subject is English because I love to read and write! I joined this butterfly effect project because I thought it seemed like a […]
Hi everybody! My name is Parmis Deishidi and I am currently 14 years old, and I will be turning 15 in October. I am attending Charles Best Secondary School as a grade 10 student. English is my favourite subject because I love writing short stories. I can speak 2 languages […]
This topic is one in which I have been incredibly curious about throughout my life, and personal digestive issues. I am intrigued by the idea that stress can do a lot more harm than most people expect, wreaking havoc on sometimes-deemed non-essential systems like digestion. I look forward to implementing […]
In this blog post I will address the following questions: a. What challenges did you overcome throughout this inquiry project? How did you go about overcoming these challenges? b. How did this inquiry change the way you think? c. How did this investigation impact your future decisions? d. What impact […]
Hey everyone! Welcome to my final blog post of this year. If you haven’t read any of my post, I did an inquiry project with question “How does misinformation negatively affect someone?” I’m here to share how the project went. If I were to pick, I would say I had […]
a. What challenges did you overcome throughout this inquiry project? How did you go aboutovercoming these challenges? I overcame the challenge of finding good reliable sites to do my research properly. I went about this by making sure it had a .org or .gov in the website name and if […]
a. What challenges did you overcome throughout this action project? How did you go aboutovercoming these challenges? Late on a Friday evening of CAIMUN, I received an emergency text at midnight from one of our delegates, which read, “IT’S AN EMERGENCY.” I was concerned, and when I heard what had […]
Hi everyone and welcome back to my Blog. Today I’m going to be reflecting upon my research throughout the semester by answering some questions! a) What challenges did you overcome throughout this inquiry project? How did you go about overcoming these challenges? One major challenge was navigating the overwhelming amount […]
Hi everyone, and welcome to my final blog post of the year! This blog post will be a reflection of my second-semester action project. I raised money through bake sales for the BCSPCA. What challenges did you overcome throughout this action project? How did you go about overcoming these challenges? Time […]
a. What challenges did you overcome throughout this inquiry project? How did you go about overcoming these challenges? One of the biggest challenges I faced while working on this inquiry project was finding reliable, research-based information on humour and its role in our lives. A significant amount of content I […]
1. Address the following questions: a. What challenges did you overcome throughout this inquiry project? How did you go about overcoming these challenges? Firstly, a challenge I overcame was finding accurate and reliable sources. For example, I conquered this challenge by using the sheet Ms. Martin gave the class to examine […]
Hi everyone welcome back to my blog, for those who are new we are raising awareness and helping out with a provincial park located on salt spring island, called ruckle parc. 1. Where are we with our action? Recently as a group our main focus has been on the Instagram, with […]
