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 […]
Here’s my final story! Enjoy:) I plan on fully illustrating this into a short story when I have the time. Wind “Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May.” – William Shakespeare ** Death was easy. Nature breathing life, weaving through this fabricated world that is our reality. With […]
People often assume gifted students have it easy, but being gifted can come with hidden stress. One big issue is overexcitability, where gifted students experience emotions more intensely than others. This can lead to mood swings, stress, and even perfectionism that hurts their confidence (1) Another mental health risk is […]
Being labeled as a “gifted student” can feel exciting at first—but that label can also bring unexpected mental health challenges. Many gifted students feel a pressure to be perfect all the time. Because they are often praised for being “smart,” they may fear making mistakes or asking for help. This […]
Economic and military strength have long been regarded as having a correlation with each other, but what is the mutual relationship between a country’s economy and its military? In this blog post I will be diving into what kind of correlation exists between a country’s economy and military strength, and […]
A combination of blog post 2 and 3 1.What would be the results if there was no change during the stone age period? This question will enable me to access areas that will guide me in stating the changes that took place in the stone age period. Early humans first […]
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 […]
BLOG POST#4 Should all schools follow the same type of education system globally for example American system. A COMBINATION OF BLOG POST 2 AND 3 No.1 How does education vary in different continents? In this question I would like to understand different types of education systems in different continents. This […]
In this question I will try to find out about the existence of aliens. This research will help me to know where and how aliens came to existence. Aliens refers to any person who is not a citizen or a foreigner . It is possible that there are aliens existing […]
A COMBINATION OF BLOG-POST 3 AND 4 1.Are robots effective and efficient? This question will help me to understand what are the robots .There are many types of robots and majority of us we cannot be able delineate the robots. I am sure at the the of end of this […]
Blog post #4 for a story is the same as #3. Again, because what I’m writing is more of a personal essay than a fictional story with a clear plot line, Instead of studying how my story applies to a standard narrative (which would be difficult, because it doesn’t) I’ll […]
Hey guys! I’ll be putting a twist on my 3rd post because what I’m writing is more of a personal essay than a fictional story with a clear plot line. Instead of studying how my story applies to a standard narrative (which would be difficult, because it doesn’t) I’ll be […]
How does child neglect/abuse affect the social development of victims? Child neglect/abuse affects the social development of victims. They end up isolating themselves from others usually to protect themselves. They also have weakened social competence and emotional intelligence causing them to not know how to manage stress effectively and healthily. […]
Many people find music helps them concentrate while studying and working. Others find it hard to focus with any background noise at all. Music offers a lot of benefits, including: If you’ve ever struggled through a lengthy, tiring night of assignments, your determination to continue studying might have weakened well before you completed them. Maybe you pledged yourself a treat to complete the study session, like the newest episode of a series you enjoy or a meal from your favourite takeout. A 2019 study indicates that music can stimulate the same reward areas in your brain […]
Music is captivating. It may increase our concentration, attitude, and performance. In the work environment, background music (such as the widely researched classical category) has been shown to boost our performance in cognitive tasks, such as spatial or verbal aptitude tests, for a limited duration. Research has demonstrated that music is a powerful strategy for emotion […]
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, […]
Hello everyone, and welcome back to my latest blog post! For my inquiry question this semester, I decided to explore the role of humour in building connections. For this week’s post, I chose to explore the physiological effects of shared laughter in forming and maintaining relationships. I’ve always been fascinated […]
Hello everyone! Welcome to my blog post five of my inquiry project. If this is your first time reading, I’m doing an inquiry project with the topic question “How does misinformation negatively affect someone?” I have answered 2/3 research questions already and highly recommend looking at those posts. In this […]
Round 3 of Research: Are the negative effects of stress on the digestive system exemplified with age? At what age are we most resilient to the negative outcomes of stress? It is common sense to deduce the conclusion that humans become less resilient as they age. However, old habits die […]
Hi everyone! For my action project, I am making and selling baked goods, all of the proceeds are going to be donated to the BCSPCA to help animals in need. So far, I have baked and sold 20 cookies and 10 cupcakes for my dad’s colleagues at UBC, charging fifty cents […]
1.) Where are you with your action? (e.g. what involvement have you had so far? Describe with examples) Since my last blog post about my Action, I have participated in YLSBCMUN as the Under Secretariat General of Committees, in charge of overseeing the 2 committees that it had, and as […]
Hi everyone and welcome back to my Blog. Today I’m going to be wrapping up the end of my Inquiry Project about the topic, How lifestyle choices and diet impact the development and management of chronic diseases, by answering my last sub question being, What are the long-term effects of […]
Hey y’all! welcome back. In my last posts, I went over what’s causing the major traffic problem and what other places around the world do to control their traffic. Now I’m going to bring everything I learned so far to find possible solutions and innovations to fix the issue. here’s […]
Hello everyone, I’m back with my fourth blog post. Today, we are going to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of Artificial Intelligence to human beings. This topic is very important because it is going to help us to understand and differentiate good things and limitations that AI has brought in […]
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, […]
In this blog post I will be discussing what economic power is and how measurement of a countrys economy is measured. Economic power is the measurement of one’s ability to make decisions which binefit themselves. This measuerment is importent since it determines if the goverment is capable enough to make […]
Hey everyone, welcome back to my blog post, I am going into further details to briefly tell what lies ahead of what could happen if there was no change in the stone age period and if the early man could still be existing. we shall be discussing more as I […]
A people ignore the significance of driving with a valid license, driving without a license might seem like a license is an authorized document that enables one to legally operate an automobile. However some small issue but it comes with a significant risk. You might be wondering what happens if […]
Hi everyone and welcome back to my blog. This Blog Post I will focus on how lifestyle changes can help manage/prevent disease. This builds off my sub-question from my last post about dietary habits and helps answer my big inquiry question being, How do lifestyle choices and diet impact the […]
Being placed in the “gifted” category can subtly reshape how a student views themselves and their role in the world around them. For some, it creates a sense of needing to live up to an identity they didn’t choose-an identity built around being capable, driven, or even exceptional. Over time, […]
How does child neglect/abuse affect the physical health of victims? Children who are being abused or were just abused tend to have headaches and stomach aches. Sadly, the overly traumatized youth, may have body dysregulation which is when the victim is sensitive and may be triggered by sounds, smells, tough […]
Round 2 of Research: What kinds of chronic digestive issues stem from stressful life events? This is a question that many experiencing digestive problems seek to find the answers to. Are there specific digestive-related issues tied to physiological stress? While stress may only serve as one potential risk factor for […]
Round 1 of Research: Does the inflammation caused by the stress response have this effect on the organs within the digestive system? Is this where we see the negative effects? Inflammation is known to be one of the detrimental effects of chronic stress. This starts to become a problem when […]
Hello everyone and welcome back to my blog post! Humour is something we all experience, whether it’s through a shared joke with friends or a moment of laughter in a serious conversation. But beyond entertainment, humour plays a crucial role in how we interact and connect with others. It builds […]
Hi everyone! Welcome to my blog post four. For my project if you haven’t read any of my post yet, I am doing an inquiry project with the question “How does misinformation negatively affect someone?”. In my second blog post, I mentioned 3 questions that I would first research about […]
Hi! Welcome back to my blog. Last post I looked at what the 5 main issues are causing the major traffic problem here in Canada. Them being: construction, incidents and accidents, the urban core, dependence on cars, and undeveloped public transport. In this post, I will look at what other […]
The results that I got where not quite what I expected, I honestly thought that my values would have changed more since last semester, but they actually have remained the same. my three most important values where recognition, reliability and power my least important where Equality, responsibility and courage. Like last […]
Hi everyone If you are new here, my action is selling baked goods in order to raise money for the BCSPCA. So far, I have baked and sold 20 cookies for my dad’s colleagues at UBC, charging fifty cents per cookie and I baked and sold another 20 cookies to my […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
Blog Post #2: 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 […]
