In this blog post I will talk about how to with taxes. Step 1: Understanding How Tax WorksThe first step is to understand how taxes work. It is important to learn about taxes because they play a major role of how money moves through the economy, especially during inflation. By […]
My story outille in point form: Beginning: Middle: End: 2-year jump. 13-year jump. THE END!
In my second blog post, I will be choosing the three steps in which I will reach a satisfactory conclusion to my inquiry question. Instead of addressing a question which requires multiple different answers in a confusing process, I will be splitting the workload via splitting the current question into […]
Hello everyone, welcome to my blog post #2. My inquiry question is “How do changes in the environment affect whether a species adapts or goes extinct?” In this post I will be Providing three steps for my research. My first step would be to research what it really means when […]
Hello my name is Dylan and welcome to my second blog post this course! My question that I am working with is “what effects does social media have on today’s generation?” For this post, I will be showing my steps for research and how they will reflect on my overall […]
Welcome to my second blog post for my inquiry project this semester! As a refresher, my inquiry 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?” Throughout this post […]
Exposition:The story is about my family and I moving from Lima, Peru, to Iquique, Chile. It wasn’t my first time moving, but this time I understood where I was going. I was moving with my parents, but not with my two dogs; I could only take Pluto, so I left […]
In order to answer my Inquiry question, I have three steps of research I will follow that all will lead to my final answer. These three steps will help shape and give context to my question, aiding me to answer it in the best and most detailed way possible. Without […]
Hello! Welcome to my blog post #2. For my semester one inquiry, I have decided to research the question “To what extend does daily water intake influence skin hydration and acne occurrence in students?” In this blog post, I will outlining what needs to be addressed and investigated in order […]
1. Summary of the Action and How We Will Start:This semester, my group Golsa, Rima, and I are focusing on First Aid Awareness for Elementary Students. Our plan is to visit local elementary schools and deliver interactive first aid presentations. These sessions will include hands-on demonstrations, short videos, and fun […]
Step 1. Understanding Freedom of Speech and Its Importance In this first stage, I will research what freedom of speech means, and why it is considered a human right. I will research how different countries use freedom of speech and if they are like ours and how they are not […]
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 […]
In your post, address the following:1.) My action is is cleaning up garbage of a beach to start this action i will bring garbage bags and something to pick up the garbage with so i don’t touch it.2.)Since I’m picking up garbage outside a problem i can face is the […]
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to read my second Blog Post. For my semester 1 project, I have decided to research into the inquiry question “Do I shape my personality, or is it shaped by others?” In this blog post, I will be exploring three different steps of […]
(So, I decided to do a fictional story. Still deciding on title though.) To live is to perform. Exposition: Who and what is my story about? My story will revolve around the costs and burdens of having a technologically advanced society, particularly of the justice system. It will be focused […]
1. Three Steps for Research Step 1: Investigate the environmental impact of fast fashion production.I will research how fast fashion companies produce clothing—focusing on water pollution, carbon emissions, and textile waste. This information will help me understand the scale of the problem and why fast fashion is considered harmful to […]
The first step that I would do is to interview some students at school to see what they think would be best as students. The second step I would do is look up what other schools do around the world and see how it affects their students. The final step […]
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. […]
My inquiry question I plan to research is, “How much influence does social environment have on the advancement of women?” Firstly, I plan to answer three main questions in my research plan: what is the problem (?), how can we find a solution (?), and what is a feasible way […]
Research Round 1: How has climate change evolved in the last 50 years? For my inquiry project, the first step I will have for my research is finding out how climate change has evolved in the last 50 years. My main goal for this round will be to get a […]
Hi there! This is my blog post number 2 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 blog post, I will talk about my three steps to research the relations between […]
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 […]
How can we promote mental wellbeing is my question that I will be researching for this project My first round of research will be understanding the state of mental health which is researching common mental health problems and some of their main causes while also looking into why promoting mental […]
I have 3 steps to be able to understand and answer this question to the best of my abilities. My steps will provide more context behind the concepts that I am researching and their importance into answering my inquiry question. Step 1: Research more about implicit bias, social biases, mental […]
Hi guys! For my action project this semester I plan to put flowers and cards on cars parked in the parking lot of the Cancer Agency in Surrey. My goal is to bring a little joy to the patients day and help them feel supported. This project will take a […]
Hey, and welcome to my second blog post! In brief, the action project I plan on working on will consist of volunteering and helping at schools. Vicky and I, would like to visit one or possibly a few elementary schools to provide tutoring or apply our creativity, willingness, and curiosity […]
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. […]
The photo I have chosen will the the backdrop/cover for the story!!! Main idea: Overthinking and self sabotaging; your biggest obstacles are the ones you create yourself Exposition: A young witch is about to take her magistrate entrance exams. She is from an influential family, and there is enormous pressure […]
My Inquiry question this semester is “How does overconsumption affect our lives, and are we enticed by companies advertising, to buy more?” I look forward to discovering more about this complex topic over the next couple of months! Research Step 1: Does the root of overconsumption stem from our society, […]
My first research question is, what are the differences between the Canadian and the United States education systems? This question will help me learn how and why education varies in these two settings. I will compare their academics and determine the differences, such as grading techniques, teaching methods, and curriculum […]
Hello again! My name is Ihan and my inquiry question for this semester is “How do our passions shape who we are and influence the choices we make?”. In order to answer this question, here is what I will do: Research #1: Understanding What Passion Is and Where It Comes […]
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 […]
-By: Lina Hi! This is the plotline for my story; the main idea is to show both the advantages and disadvantages of technology. I’m using the future for the ‘backdrop’ of my story to make the message clearer and more impactful. Exposition: The main character Lola is living in the year […]
Hello everyone, for my inquiry project I chose the question, “how do changes in the environment affect whether a species adapts or goes extinct?” I chose this question because I love animals and nature. I’m interested in this topic for a three main reasons. Firstly, it’s happening around us, living […]
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 […]
My three most important values are Equality, Compassion and Belonging.My three least important values are Power,Family, and Helping,I agree with the three most important values results but not so much as the three least important values.It think that the statements is a good description of the values.My three most important […]
Hello everyone, and welcome to my first blog post! This year, I chose to explore the topic of murder and its justification in modern-day society. This question has always intrigued me as it forces us to confront the complexity of human morality and the reasoning behind our moral judgements. In […]
Research Round 1: Understanding Online Comparison: What is it and why do people do it? In my first round of research, I will have my guiding question as: what causes people to constantly compare themselves to others online? In this round, I’ll explore the psychological concept of social comparison theory and why […]
Question: How much do we really use and what are the impacts of all the things we don’t? to investigate and answer my question I will first break it down and organize my research into 3 separate parts Part 1 – Defining and setting up foundation In the first part […]
My first research question is, what are some of Vancouver’s housing policies been in recent years? Studying this will help me address my question “How can housing policies evolve in Vancouver to help homelessness” as I will be able to identify what has worked and what hasn’t worked with homeless […]
My first research question is, how does social media impacts teenagers mental health? Many teens spend hours online every day, constantly comparing themselves to what they see, whether it’s influencers, friends, or random strangers who seem to have “perfect” lives. These content interactions can lead to low self esteem, body […]
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 […]
by Jennah brar When you first think of or mention cheerleading, you might think of pom-poms and a group of girls on a field cheering on a football team or basketball game. Some might say that that’s the only way to cheer, or that it’s only a hobby; nobody considers […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
What are your 3 most important values? My three most important values are believing that every individual should have the same rights and opportunities, because everyone should have the same occasions in life to thrive in their lifetime. Furthermore, I feel that people who stand up for their beliefs should […]
My inquiry question is what if there were more breaks during the school days? This subject is interesting question for me because, I am a very energetic person and can’t sit still for long periods of time. It also makes it hard to focus when you have a lot of […]
Hi and welcome back to my blog! This is my first post for this semester, and I’m excited to share my updated values and how they connect to my new action project. 1. Values Activity Results Top 3 Most Important Values: 3 Least Important Values: 2. Reflection on Values I […]
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 […]
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 wake up and get ready for the day, like a dark, stormy cloud that’s raining on your field […]
Hi everyone! Welcome to my first blog post for this semester. For my project, I am going to be doing inquiry. My question will be “Should there be limits to freedom of speech.” I always have been interested in politics. I watch many videos about politics, and often the topic […]
Thank you for taking the time to read my first blog post! For my semester 1 project, I have decided to dive into the inquiry question “Do I shape my personality, or is it shaped by others?” I have decided to dive into this inquiry question because personality is something […]
Hello, my name is Ihan and for my S1 Inquiry Project I chose the question: “How do our passions shape who we are and influence the choices we make?” This question interests me because I’ve noticed that the things people care deeply about often play a big role in how […]
The fond memories of my childhood seem like they were yesterday, those nostalgic moments when time seemed to move more slowly. At that time, the world was as big as each person’s imagination. I remember the times I spent with family and friends, the laughter that was endless and without […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Climate change is something we have been hearing about for years now, but how big of a problem is it really? What can we do to limit or even stop it? These are all questions I want to be able to answer by the end of this project. The inquiry […]
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 […]
The inquiry question I have chosen is, “How much influence does social environment have on the advancement of women?” First of all, this question is relevant in today’s world because, since the 1970’s, women in the US and Europe have increasingly reported feeling unsatisfied with their lives. My goal for […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hi! Welcome to my first post for this project. I’ll be doing an inquiry project, my question is : How much do we really use and what are the impacts of all the things we don’t? I know that as a society we throw away and waste many things. I’ve […]
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 […]
My questions is how can we promote mental wellbeing? These are questions of interest for me because I have had many close people in my life struggle with their mental health, and had not reached out for help until it got really bad or did it secretly since in their […]
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 Caetana, I’m a grade 9 student in CBSS. I live with my mom, dad, my little brother and my dog named Jupiter. I’m from Lima, Peru and I have been living in Canada for almost 2 years! I speak Spanish, English and trying to learn French. […]
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 […]
Hi! My name is Hailey Ferguson, I’m thirteen years old and I’m a ninth grade student at Charles Best Secondary! I’m from Port Moody, British Columbia Canada. School is a big part of my life; my favourite subject has always been science because I grew up in a very scientific […]
Hello! My name is Timothy Liu. I am a grade 11 student at Dr. Charles Best Secondary School, in Coquitlam, BC. A huge part of who I am is that I am a very extroverted person. I always love having friends around me, and they really get me through the […]
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 […]
Hi my name is Kian Vaezi and I am currently grade 9 at Charles Best Secondary School. My favorite subject at school is social studies and science as I love finding about the past and learning about biology. I was born in Iran and when I was 7 years old […]
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 Dara, and I’m 16 years old currently in Grade 11 at Dr. Charles Best Secondary School in Coquitlam, BC. My favorite subjects are probably law or any social studies subjects “Small acts, when multiplied by millions of people, can transform the world.” – Howard Zinn My […]
