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Blog Post #2- What affect does money have on our sense of happiness and fulfillment in life?

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 […]

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Action Blog Post #1

Blog Post 1 – Action Post: Values Activity & Aligning this with Global Millennium Goals My most important values are equality, justice and belonging. I chose equality because I think that no matter your life conditions, you deserve opportunities that everyone else gets as well. I think that equality, while the […]

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Blog #1: Inquiry project

Hello everyone! Welcome to my first blog post for my inquiry project this year. My question is: “How does receiving a cancer diagnosis affect the psychological, emotional, physical, and mental well-being of patients and their families, and what strategies help them cope with these challenges?” I chose this as my […]

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

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

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Inquiry Project Blog Post #1 – “What effects does social media have on today’s generation?

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 […]

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Inquiry Blog Post #1 – ‘How does the country a child is raised in affect their childhood development and their values and beliefs into adulthood?’

Hi, I’m Jaeda and for my very first project in Social Responsibility, I’m doing an Inquiry with the question, ‘How does the country a child is raised in affect their childhood, and their values and beliefs into adulthood?’ This question is a point of interest for me because of my […]

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Action Post #1

My three most important values according to the values activity are spiritual growth, Family, and community. My three least important values according to the values activity are leadership, power, and risk.I do agree with these results for the most part. I agree with these results because the two most important […]

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Inquiry Blog Post #1- “How can we stop species of Elephants from going extinct “

For semester one I’m doing an inquiry project with the question of “How can we help species of elephants from going extinct” because it’s a topic I’m passionate about. Elephants are such joyful animals that have a great impact on wildlife and improve our environment. I believe it’s possible to […]

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Blog post #1 – What role does implicit bias play in shaping a child’s perception of themselves, others and the world? 

I chose this question as it relates to topics of interest for me. Even in my inquiry projects last year, I focused my research on neuroscience – the study of the brain. I have always been curious on why humans do the things they do and what led them to […]

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Blog Post #1: How does fast fashion impact the environment, and what can we do about it?

Fast fashion has become a major issue in our world today because of how quickly clothing is produced and discarded. This question interests me because I love fashion, but I also care about the environment. I want to understand how something as common as buying clothes can have such serious […]

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

Hi everyone! I found the values activity to be quite challenging, in my opinion all of the values are important. With that being said my three most important values are equality, freedom, and justice. My three least important values are tradition, power, and spiritual growth. I actually do agree with […]

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Blog Post #1: “How does the changing season from summer to fall and winter affect our mood, what we eat and what we do?”

Hi there! This is my first blog post of this semester on my 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 post, I will explain why I chose this question and how it […]

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Question

I am asking this because if I were to have a job and I’ve got pay, but some of my income got taken by the government because of tax. Will the money of the job increase because of inflation or is it going to stay the same? I know now […]

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Blog #1: How do the differences between the Canadian and U.S. education systems affect students’ learning outcomes and opportunities?

For my semester one inquiry project, my question is: How do the differences between the Canadian and U.S. education systems affect students’ learning outcomes and opportunities? I chose this question because I was interested to figure out how and why these two countries approach education in such different ways, despite […]

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Blog Post #1 – Inquiry Project: How does overconsumption affect our lives, and are we enticed by companies advertising, to buy more?

Hello and welcome back to my blog! My Inquiry question for semester one is, “How does overconsumption affect our lives, and are we enticed by companies advertising, to buy more?” I chose to do a topic regarding consumerism as I am extremely interested in the psychology behind corporations advertising, and […]

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Blog post #1- Inquiry project- Is true happiness something money can buy or does it come from somewhere deeper?

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 […]

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Blog Post #1 Inquiry Project- What affect does money have on our sense of happiness and fulfillment in life?

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 […]

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Blog #1: How can housing policies evolve in Vancouver to help homelessness?

My inquiry question is: How can housing policies evolve in Vancouver to help homelessness? In Vancouver there is a rising population of homelessness due to the housing crisis in British Columbia. Every time I go downtown to go shopping or out with my family I can’t stand how there are […]

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Blog post #1- “How does constant comparison with online content affect people’s confidence and self-worth?”

Social media is a part of almost everyone’s life these days, and it has definitely changed how teenagers grow and interact in society. But how does constantly comparing ourselves to what we see online affect our confidence and the way we value ourselves? That’s what I want to explore. This […]

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Block Post#1

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 […]

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Blog Post 1: To what extend does daily water intake influence skin hydration and acne occurrence in students

My inquiry question is: To what extend does daily water intake influence skin hydration and acne occurrence in students. This question stemmed from my reflection on the countless skincare claims I encountered online throughout my elementary and middle school years. In my opinion, the second most thing I see people […]

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Lina Blog post #1 (Unplugged)                                                10/10/25 

In this story I want to write about a world with no technology. This story will have a time limit of 30 days, and each chapter will explain what happens each day. I wanted to explain the positive and negative impacts technology has on our society by using the lens […]

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Blog #1: How social media has affected the development of teenagers in the modern day society.

This question interests me because social media has become such a huge part of our everyday lives, especially for teenagers. It’s how most people communicate, share what they’re doing, and stay connected with friends. Apps like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat are part of our daily routine. However, it has also made me […]

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About me

Hi, my name is Nicola Levesque, I am 14 years old, I live in Coquitlam, BC, and go to Charles Best Secondary School. My favorite subject is P.E. It is my favorite because it gives me a chance to learn new sports that I might not outside of school.   My […]

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About me

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? […]

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About Me

Hi my name is Salma Abdi Hadi I’m 14 years old and I go to Dr. Charles Best Secondary School. My favorite subject here is social studies because i love learning about history. I live in Coquitlam British Columbia with my mom and my little sister. I’m ethnically somali from […]

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About me

My name is Hailey Seward I am 14 years old and I am in grade 9 in Charles Best Secondary school. I live in Coquitlam, British Colombia. My favorite subject is math because once you know the material and how to do the questions its just reputation and I find […]

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About Me

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 […]

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All About Me!

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 […]

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About me: Andre Au

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 […]

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About me: Andrea

Hi! My name is Andrea Vrnoga. I am 14 years old and a grade 9 student at École Dr. Charles Best Secondary School in Coquitlam, BC, Canada. My favourite subject is probably English. I like English because it allows me to be creative and express myself through writing and reading. […]

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About Me: Ihan Kim

Hello. My name is Ihan, and I am currently a Grade 9 student at École Dr. Charles Best Secondary School. My favourite subject in school is French as I love learning new languages and being able to communicate with others. I was originally born in Seoul, South Korea and I […]

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About Me – Jeremy Le

Hi, I’m Jeremy, a 15-year-old student currently enrolled at Dr. Charles Best Secondary School. I currently live in Coquitlam, near the Coquitlam Centre. I have an older sister who is currently attending university in Edmonton. I am ecstatic to start the IDS Social Responsibility course, and would love to get […]

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All About Me

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 […]

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About me – Joelle

Hello, my name is Joelle Lee. I am a 14-year-old student in grade 9 studying at Charles Best Secondary School. I live in British Columbia, Canada. My favorite subject is English, and although I am not in an English 9 class this semester, I am looking forward to it. One […]

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About me

Hi!! my name is Sarang, I am 16 years old. I am in gr. 11 at Dr. Charles Best Secondary School. My favorite subject in school is Chemistry and Biology. My passion is soccer. I play for SUSC BCSPL 09 girls, the girls I play with are the sweetest, most […]

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About Me: Kylie

Hello, my name is Kylie and I’m a grade 9 student at Dr. Charles Best Secondary School in Canada. I have 2 brothers and a dog named Chippy. I love spending time with family and being outside in nature. My passion is rhythmic gymnastics. I started when I was 5 […]

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About me Vashti

My name is Vashti and I’m 15 years old, I am currently a student at Dr. Charles best senior secondary school. I live in Coquitlam BC and I have my whole life, my favorite subject in school is science and I hope to do something with science when I graduate. […]

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Blog #7 -Reflection

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 during this inquiry was narrowing down such a massive topic. There’s a lot of information out there about music, psychology, and the brain, and it was […]

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Inquiry Blog Post #7: “”How do human efforts and attempts to fix nature compare to letting nature heal itself?”

Hi there! This is my last blog post of the year. In this blog post I will be reflecting on my inquiry post and addressing some questions surrounding it.   Firstly, I will explain why I selected the question “How do human efforts and attempts to fix nature compare to letting […]

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Blog Post #7 – How do lifestyle choices and diet impact the development and management of chronic diseases?

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 […]

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Blog Post #7 – What White Lies Told in Early Childhood Impact Children as They Grow Up? 

a. What challenges did you overcome throughout this inquiry project? How did you go about overcoming these challenges? I believe my biggest challenge of this project was the research aspect. I struggled to find good articles that would give me a base understanding and this took up a lot of […]

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