I have started researching about poaching for my Science 10 class. This topic interests me because I hate seeing animals get killed. Poaching is a serious problem that needs to be stopped. I was drawn to this topic because when I heard that lots of animals are being killed to […]
I am currently in the process of researching GMOs as part of my Science 10 course. I chose GMOs because it is something that I recently learned about, and it intrigued me quite a bit. The reason I was drawn to it the most is because of the controversy around […]
I am interested in Atomic bombs because I think that the reactions involved to cause the explosion is interesting. While they have devastated the world in many ways, the science is still prevalent. Bombs will continue to be studied and I hope to gain a better understanding of one of […]
So far in my action project, I have only completed one nature clean-up with my group. Yesterday Chantal and I completed our first nature clean-up of this half of the semester. Unfortunately, our other group members weren’t able to make it yesterday due to sickness and other extracurriculars, however, we […]
Hello everyone! My action is raising money through art commissions for mental health organizations, such as “My Art Corner” (an art center for people with mental health issues and people seeking wellbeing). 1.) Where are you with your action? (e.g. what involvement have you had so far? Describe with examples) […]
“Why Do Plants Differ From One Another? – Habitat Differences What Is a Desert? A desert is an area of land that is large, extremely dry and has sparse vegetation [2]. Deserts are commonly characterized by their lack of rainfall [4]. Deserts can get less than ten inches of precipitation […]
My inquiry question is: How can mindfulness help us identify and manage our emotions? Round 1 research: What does it mean to be mindful? How can it help us in general? You may often find your mind taking flights – we become engrossed in obsessive thoughts about something that took place […]
1.) Provide a summary of the action you are planning and how are you going to start. This semester, I joined a group that worked together last year to do ocean cleanups around our community. I thought it was a very cool way to use our class time well to […]
BLOG POST 1 a) What are your 3 most important values? Based on the values I was given; I think my 3 most important values would be A) I believe that everyone should have the same opportunities and rights. It is particularly important that people are treated equally because we are […]
WARNING: SUICIDE TALK!!! Please do not read any further if this topic is sensitive to you. The impact my inquiry question has: My inquiry question would impact everyone either locally, nationally, or from a global perspective. It would impact everyone locally because it would allow me and others to […]
The inquiry question I picked for my semester 2 project is “Why are dreams so hard to remember?” I chose this topic because I found it fascinating and wanted to learn more about why dreams are so hard to remember. The 3 mini questions I picked for my inquiry project […]
My central question is What are the effects of stigma against mental illness? The first step to my research is answering the question of: Do people with mental illness process information differently? This will help me to address my question because it also ties into the way people with mental illness process stigma […]
1.Provide three steps for your research with a brief explanation of how this information will lead to addressing your question. Step #1: My first step is to research what Auto-immune disorders are in general, what classifies a disease as autoimmune and what some common ones are. I’m doing this in order […]
1.) Provide a summary of the action you are planning and how are you going to start. Last semester, my group and I decided to do ocean cleanups around our community. We decided to do a continuation of that, maybe tweak a couple things just to keep it new and […]
First of all, my starting point will be how this topic has started to grow a whole century ago, who were the people related to it and the ones who have come to conclusions to understand how it works. For this, I will be doing some research about history, science […]
What are the reasons behind our concern for our physical well-being? 1. My first step will be to discuss the connections between physical health and mental health. There is a high risk of chronic health conditions in people with serious mental health conditions. Both psychological and physical health are equally […]
Hello, my name is Gabrielle but people call me Gabbie. I attend Middleton Regional High School in Nova Scotia, Canada. I am 15 and in grade 10 and currently, my favourite subject is biology or chemistry. My favourite season is winter because I get to play hockey and play outside […]
Napoleon was best known for his military successes, and he was a great military general who had changed both France and the whole of Europe forever. First, I will research the Napoleonic code and modern laws of European countries, including France, Switzerland, and Italy. And I will also compare Napoleonic […]
As my action project, I will be doing many nature cleanups in our surrounding parks, public areas, and anywhere our community needs it. I will be doing these nature cleanups along with my two other classmates and friends in my class, this being Dorra J and Chantal M. We will […]
For my action project my partner and I will be continuing our action project from the last semester. We will be helping the homeless! We will be doing things like going downtown and handing out care packages. We will continue to see Kristi Blakeway and go downtown with her. We […]
Kristi Blakeway has been contacted by a friend and I about engaging in “Project HELLO” again. This is a program in which she seeks to influence people’s attitudes toward homeless people. She wants to dispel prejudices and gain a better understanding of their life. I’m in communication with her right […]
In case you have not read my previous blog post, my inquiry question is: why do people choose/use Medical Assistance in Dying? The Three Steps of My Research The first step of my research will be dedicated to looking at the different chemicals mixed together to create a substance strong […]
1.) Provide a summary of the action you are planning and how are you going to start. The action project that my group and I will be doing are cleanups in our area and community. This will be a continuation of our action project from last semester. Our group right […]
My inquiry question for this second semester is: is humanity inherently “good’ or inherently “evil”? This question is interesting and fascinating for me because human behaviours have recently been one of my curious topics to know more about. Since there is not a clear answer for these type of questions, […]
TW: MENTION OF SUICIDE. My topic is what is the relationship between social anxiety and suicide. As I’ve said in my previous post, social anxiety is a fast-growing phenomenon that is thought to be unfairly affecting younger people. Social anxiety and suicidal ideation is toxic cycle we all have to […]
“Why are dreams hard to remember?” is the question I chose for my semester 2 inquiry project. I chose to research on dreams because it is a fascinating topic many often think about. I chose this question to understand why some of us remember some dreams while others remember none. […]
Blog #2: Project plan 1. Provide three steps for your research with a brief explanation of how this information will lead to addressing your question. What is the prison industrial complex? This will help me and others who read my post really under stand the prison industrial complex. I think this […]
Hi everyone! In this post, I will explain my project plan: My inquiry question is: What are the problems faced by women when using the BWS Defence in Canadian Courts? Round of research 1: I will introduce the BWS defence and some basic concepts of law. I think this is necessary […]
Hey again everyone! If you haven’t gotten around to reading this inquiry project’s first blog post, my inquiry question is “Why are humans virtually always in conflict?” This topic has been of incredible interest to me and I hope to discover some interesting things throughout my research. Research Rounds: […]
Hello, my name is Aiyana and I’m from Wilmot, Nova Scotia. I go to MRHS in Middleton, Nova Scotia. I am 15 years and in grade 10. My favorite subject in school is math because I’m good at it. In the summer, I love swimming and biking. There’s a trail from […]
hello! my name is Oceane Hubert, as you may be wondering my name is pronounced like this ( o-sea-Ann) but everyone calls me ocean… yes like the body of water. i’m 16 and attend the Middleton regional high school in Middleton nova Scotia, Canada (mrhs), and i think my favorite […]
Hello, My name is Nova Ianna Dupree, but most call me Nova, or the odd person will call me Ed Sheeran, due to the gingery colour of my hair. I’m fifteen years old, sixteen next month, and attend Middleton Regional High School in Nova Scotia, Canada. I’m currently in grade […]
What are the different types of study methods? In This part of my research I will be searching deep into the study methods that are most popular throughout the world, because thought there are many the popular ones are always those which are recommended. This section of my question can […]
Provide three steps for your research with a brief explanation of how this information will lead to addressing your question: Inquiry Question: Why do plants differ from one another? (Mainly comparing desert plants vs tropical forestry plants) Habitat difference What is a desert? What is a tropical forest? How are […]
a) What are your 3 most important values? Based on the choices I was given, I think my 3 most important values would be A) equality: I believe that everyone should have the same opportunities and rights. P) personal growth: I believe it is important to continually pursue new skills […]
Hello my name is Calder Adams and I am 16 years old. I live in Nova Scotia and I go to MRHS (Middleton Regional High School) and I am in grade 10. I play basketball, volleyball, golf and track and field. I am very interested in climate change and deforestation […]
Hi everyone, My inquiry questions this semester is: What problems do Canadian women face when using the Battered Woman Syndrome Defence in courts? This defence, commonly known as the BWS defence, is a type of legal defence that is used by women who kill their abusers or/and batterers. […]
Reflection What challenges did you overcome throughout this inquiry project? How did you go about overcoming these challenges? The challenges I faced throughout my project were regarding finding and understanding the information for my research and communicating it in an easier way for people to understand. At the beginning I […]
Step 1) What does it mean to be mindful? How can it help us in general? The first step will allow us to learn about the general background of mindfulness. Obtaining the knowledge of what mindfulness is and its general benefits, we will be able to have a better understanding […]
Hello again! Here is my second action post. Do some research on your possible action areas (or your specific action you have already chosen) that you listed in your Action Post #1. I have researched the cost of supplies (canvases, paints, and brushes) first. By doing this I knew how […]
What are some concerns of law in different countries? In the project in the second semester, I will be doing research on laws of different countries and discuss some concerns and problems of them. My main focus will be some laws violate human rights and caused negative impacts. Every country […]
Hi everyone! My name is Helene and I am currently an exchange student from Germany living in Nova Scotia, Canada 🙂 I am sixteen years old and attending 10th grade on Middleton Regional High School! I am very interested in politics and also think about being a politician one day! […]
Hi everyone! I was really excited to start this new semester and to start it with a new inquiry question. For my second topic, I have chosen to do it with a more scientific relation, more exactly, about time-traveling. Nowadays, we are unable to perceive galaxies or […]
My inquiry question for the second semester will be, ” What impact did Napoleon Bonaparte have on our world.” because after studying the French Revolution, I had come to be very interested in how had Napoleon changed our world, and since he was a significant figure in the history.
Address the following questions: What challenges did you overcome throughout this inquiry project? How did you go about overcoming these challenges? During our action project, we faced several challenges, some more challenging than others. Some of the bigger ones we faced were the weather, finding locations where we would be […]
What are the reasons behind our concern for our physical well-being? Everything else in life depends on physical well-being. There is research that shows that our physical well-being affects mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression, as well as our stress tolerance and cognitive abilities. I chose this topic […]
2a) What are your 3 most important values? Of all the values given to choose from, the most important ones to me are A) I believe that everyone should have the same opportunities and rights, M) I believe it is important to feel sympathy, care or concern for others, and […]
My inquiry question is “What are the effects of stigma against mental illness?” As a person who has mental illness, I have first-handedly seen the effects of what stigma against mental illness can do to myself. It’s even embarrassing for myself to even admit that I have it at times. […]
State your inquiry question: My inquiry question for the second semester will be “Why do plants differ from one another?” Explain why this is a question of interest for you: This question interests me because I enjoy learning about how nature differs in different areas and about nature in general. […]
After doing the values activity, I learned my 3 most important values are equality, freedom & friendship. My 3 least important values are tradition, leadership & innovation. In my opinion, I somewhat agree with my results, however, I find that the statements are good descriptions of the values. The sole […]
My inquiry question for this semester is: How can mindfulness help us identify and manage our emotions? I chose this topic because I think mindfulness is a crucial aspect of our lives. Being mindful is to be aware of what is happening in the present, and to experience the life […]
2a) The 3 most important values in my opinion are… I believe that everyone should have the same opportunities and rights. (Equality) I believe people should be noticed for their efforts and contributions. (Recognition) I believe it is important to experience close, ongoing, relationships with others. (Friendship) […]
1.) What are your 3 most important values and your 3 least important values? 3 Most Important Values: Risk, Justice, Reliability […]
a. Throughout my partner and I’s action project there were many challenges that we faced. One main one was defiantly finding time for both Kristi Blakeway, my partner and me. We did the best we could to work around this problem and we found our ways. We would normally […]
1.) What challenges did you overcome throughout this inquiry project? How did you go about overcoming these challenges? My partner and I overcame a number of challenges during our action project. One of the obstacles was actually getting downtown to aid those who were homeless since both of us, as well […]
Blog #1: Inquiry project 1. State your inquiry question. My inquiry question for this semester is: How does the prison industrial complex affect marginalized groups? 2. Explain why this is a question of interest for you. This semester I chose the question How does the prison industrial complex affect marginalized […]
Why are humans virtually always in conflict? This has been a question of interest for me for quite some time, as it has likely been with many of you. Why is our species constantly in conflict? Throughout our history, most well-documented events have centred around wars and numerous different smaller-scale […]
Blog #1: Inquiry project TW: MENTION OF SUICIDE. My inquiry question is what’s the relationship between social anxiety and suicide? Social anxiety is a fast-growing phenomenon which is thought to be unfairly affecting younger people. Just like any anxiety, it’s a mental health issue that could leave serious consequences if not […]
Hi guys, I will be doing an inquiry project for semester 2. Although I did an inquiry project for semester 1 as well, I found the process very interesting and wanted to spend more time becoming familiarized with the techniques and methods of approaching questions in this way. This semester […]
Hi, and welcome to my first blog post of Semester 2. I have chosen to do an inquiry project this semester and even though I have never done one, I am excited to see how it turns out! I find the topic is always the hardest part of beginning any […]
Before I do state my inquiry question, I do want to let you guys know that my semester 2 question may or may not be a sensitive talk for some of you guys. So, please do know that you do not have to read mine at all I will put […]
Hello everyone! Here is my first action post. What are your 3 most important values and your 3 least important values? My 3 most important values are compassion, opportunity, and helping. My 3 least important values were tradition, courage, and competence. 2. Do you agree with the results? Do you […]
a) What challenges did you overcome throughout this inquiry project? How did you go about it? First and foremost, my inquiry was worthwhile, but I had to do a lot of research, which was stressful. One of the difficulties was finding reliable sources. Check if the resources have been corrected […]
Hello everyone! After my last inquiry, I decided to keep researching certain topics that interest me, meaning for this semester I will be researching methods, healthy, unhealthy habits of studying that student/anyone who studies tends to do instead of another way that may be more beneficial, and less tiring, […]
a) what challenges did you overcome throughout this inquiry project? How did you go about it? My topic question was what are the greatest stressors and factors on children of low-income families? Generally a wide question revolving around poverty, homelessness, and low-income. The number one challenge I was faced with […]
a. What challenges did you overcome throughout this inquiry project? How did you go about overcoming these challenges? During the research part of the inquiry project, I had encountered many obstacles, but the hardest one was when I was researching the effects of world war 1 and world war 2. […]
Inquiry question: How does technology have helped us throughout the COVID-19 pandemic? Blog post #6: The Reflection Hi everyone! Thank you so much for been following my research in relation to how does technology has been helping us through the COVID-19 worldwide pandemic. This inquiry question I have chosen as […]
Reflection – Metamorphosis a. What challenges did you overcome throughout this inquiry project? How did you go about overcoming these challenges? Throughout this inquiry project, I ran into a few main challenges centred around opinion versus fact. The topic I chose to research, consumerism, is a polarizing topic and the […]
Hello! And welcome to my last blog post/ reflection for this semester. What challenges did you overcome throughout this inquiry project? How did you go about When researching about my topic some of the challenges I overcame were related to looking for my 3 mini questions. That was one of […]
Inquiry Question: What Happens In The Mind Of A Serial Killer 1.What challenges did you overcome throughout this inquiry project? How did you go about overcoming these challenges? A challenge that had to be overcome was researching my topic and deadlines. I didn’t like using the same sites that I […]
The challenge I faced throughout my inquiry project was to make sure that all my questions were answered clearly and in detail. For example, for my second question about how e-waste endanger animals, humans, and the environment, I also wanted to find out if it affect children, teenagers, adults, and […]
1. Address the following questions: a. What challenges did you overcome throughout this inquiry project? How did you go about overcoming these challenges? There were several challenges to overcome when carrying out our action project. Obstacles such as, group coordination, weather, getting lost, good locations, and equipment struggles. One of […]
Blog #6: Reflection a. What challenges did you overcome throughout this inquiry project? How did you go about overcoming these challenges? While working throughly this inquiry project, one of the challenges I had overcome was the lack of finding various information about the topic. I would find lots of repetitive […]
Blog #6: Reflection a. What challenges did you overcome throughout this inquiry project? How did you go about overcoming these challenges? Throughout this inquiry project, some challenges I had encountered were the lack of information and clarity on specific topics. For example, how much genetics influence the occurrence of psychopathy. […]
Blog #6: Reflection a. What challenges did you overcome throughout this inquiry project? How did you go about overcoming these challenges? Throughout this inquiry project one of the challenges that I had to overcome was sometimes a lack of information and resources that were easy for me to comprehend. Sometimes […]
What challenges did you overcome throughout your story project? How did you go about overcoming these challenges? One of the hardest challenges for my story project was actually coming up with an idea for what my story should be about. I knew I wanted to do a story project, but […]
1. What challenges did you overcome throughout this action project? How did you go about overcoming these challenges? As my group (Dorra J, Chantal M) and I started our nature clean-ups, we noticed the same difficulties were re-occurring. The first difficulty was scheduling. Since we all had different classes and […]
Inquiry question: Intorvert or extrovert? a) What challenges did you overcome throughout this inquiry project? How did you go about overcoming these challenges? Some of my research was difficult. There were many questions I wanted to answer, but it was difficult to find the response because there wasn’t a precise […]
Hello everyone! My inquiry question was “How Close are we to Finding a Cure for any Mental Illnesses?” a. What challenges did you overcome throughout this inquiry project? How did you go about overcoming these challenges? The challenges I faced included not finding any scientists working on a cure and […]
Hello everyone! thank you for following along with my research about why humans lie, and the deep reasonings behind why they truly do such as seeing what the brain does while lying, how someone can react, and why someone may react a certain way, or be able to do […]
Hey Social responsibility! My name is Tiffany Yao, and this is my first year at Charles best! In this About me post, I will be sharing my hobbies, interests, and many other facts about myself! Without further ado, let’s proceed:) About me: One thing about me that may surprise most […]
What Affects Emotional Quotient? 1. Address the following questions: a. What challenges did you overcome throughout this inquiry project? How did you go about overcoming these challenges? I had to overcome a couple of challenges throughout this inquiry project, but one that stuck with me the most was being orderly […]
My inquiry question is: How can education help reduce plastic consumption? Being environmentally responsible is critical to ensuring a healthy planet. As I said in my blog post #1, spreading awareness to keep our Earth’s environment healthy and clean have always been a priority of mine; which leads to why I […]
In Blog Post 4 I talked about the signs of a serial killer and the Psychopathy Checklist-Revised that was created by Dr. Hare, a psychologist. The checklist can be used to conduct a clinical evaluation of someone who has a psychopathic personality disorder. The tool will help determine the amount […]
My inquiry question is: How can education help reduce plastic consumption? Over the past decades, plastics have become a world-known material that could be made into varieties of things. However, the revolutionary discovery of plastics has led to many damaging causes to our planet. In blog #3, I talked about when […]
What Affects Emotional Quotient? How can negative experiences affect emotional quotient? Having negative experiences can affect emotional quotient in a variety of different ways that are specific to how you deal with these emotions that you feel when having these experiences. If you deal with these emotions correctly, you may […]
1.) Where are you with your action? (e.g. what involvement have you had so far? Describe with examples) Our main goal from the start was to complete at least 5 cleanups being in different local areas. I am proud to say that my group and I have already passed the […]
1.) Where are you with your action? (e.g. what involvement have you had so far? Describe with examples) So far, my group and I have completed 2 ocean cleanups. This time, we decided to clean up a small community park near Eagle Ridge Pool. Since we did not feel like […]
Hollywood Dreamer (Part 1) By Julie Wang Tic tok, tic tok, tic tok. The last few minutes of school seemed to drag by as Delilah sat at her desk, impatiently waiting for the bell to ring. It was finally Friday, and Delilah couldn’t wait to get home where she could relax […]
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