Charles Best Secondary

Blog Post #1 Project 2 – Inquiry Question “How does the loss of a parent affect teenagers?”

Hello everyone, for this second blog, I will be doing a second inquiry project. I wanted to choose a topic that is meaningful and connected to real life, something that actually matters and isn’t just easy to research. My inquiry question is: “How does the loss of a parent affect […]

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Blog post #2: Project plan

The question I chose: Why do humans procrastinate even when they know the consequences? Three Research Steps: Step 1: Understand the psychology behind procrastinationFirst, I will research the psychological reasons behind procrastination, including concepts like motivation, fear of failure, perfectionism, and emotional regulation. Many researchers say that procrastination is not […]

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Blog post #7- what if there were more breaks during the school day?

A challenge that I had to overcome during this project was that there weren’t a whole lot of schools who actually changed their school schedules based on what scientists had found, so for some of my questions it was a little harder to find answers. It just meant spending a little more time looking up websites to find the few schools who […]

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Blog Post #2: How does daily screen time affect the sleep quality of teenagers, and what factors can determine whether its effects are harmful or manageable

 Hi there! In this blog post, I will explain my three steps of research for my question: “How does daily screen time affect the sleep quality of teenagers, and what factors can determine whether its effects are harmful or manageable,” with a brief explanation of each step.   Step 1: Research and understand the relationship between […]

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Blog Post 2- Project Plan: What will the next 50 years look like with the invention of AI?

Hi everyone! I’m so thrilled to be doing my second research project. Last semester I researched how we can help the elephants, this time I took a totally different path and I chose to study what 50 years from now will look like with the invention of Ai. I can’t […]

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Blog Post 2: What Truly Defines “Healthy” Eating: Science or Social Media?

Hi everyone, and welcome back to my second blog post! For this term’s inquiry project, I plan on researching whether food is considered healthy based on science or influenced by trends and social media. To better understand whether food is considered “healthy” based on these factors, I plan to conduct […]

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Blog Post #2

Hi guys welcome to my second blog post. Today I will talk to you guys about my action plan for answering the thought provoking question that is my inquiry project. Just as a refresher i will remind you guys what my question is and why i chose it. My question […]

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Blog #2: Project plan – Does society influence fashion, or is it the other way around? 

Does society influence fashion or is it the other way around? Hi, my name is Lina and with this blog post, I hope to continue my search for the answer to my question. I want to find the true root of fashion in different stages of history. In my following […]

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Blog Post #2 – How Does One Lose Themselves in Group Settings Due to Deindividuation?

I will complete 3 steps to be able to answer my inquiry question to the best of my abilities, by looking at deindividuation in different settings. In my first blog post, I explained the concept of deindividuation, where individuals lose self control, awareness and personal accountability in a group setting. […]

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Blog Post #1 – Inquiry Question “When does protecting people begin to limit their freedom?”

Hello everyone, this semester I will be doing an inquiry project. I wanted to research something that is relevant in the modern world and also somewhat relatable. My question is: “When does protecting people begin to limit their freedom?” This question interests me because I see it come up in […]

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Blog #2- How does social media influence teenagers self esteem? (My research plan)

Social media has become a constant part of daily life, especially for teenagers. To better understand the larger question “How does social media influence teenagers self esteem?” it helps to break it down into three key supporting questions that explore different aspects of this issue.  How do likes, comments, and […]

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Story Blog Post#1

For my second project, I again chose storytelling. This is not only a personal hobby, but also a responsibility we all have to society. Written records document the transmission of human civilization, are the crystallization of human wisdom, the life experiences of our ancestors, and are a treasure trove we […]

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Blog Post #1 If our imaginations are formed by what we’ve seen and experienced, can anyone truly create something original, and if so who or what defines originality?

Hello! Welcome to my first blog post for my second project. For my blog post i chose to inquire about our imaginations because it feels like we don’t talk about them anymore especially with the rise of ai people, can feel as though their imaginations and those of their children […]

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Blog Post #1- Why do humans procrastinate even when they know the consequences?

Welcome to my second project of the year! I decided to do an inquiry project again for my second project and my question will be “Why do humans procrastinate even when they know the consequences?” This question interests me because procrastination is something that affects many people, including myself. Even […]

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Blog Post #1: How does daily screen time affect the sleep quality of teenagers, and what factors can determine whether its effects are harmful or manageable?

Hello there! Welcome to my first blog post for project two, where I will begin researching around my new inquiry question about the relationship between screen time and teenagers’ sleep quality. For this semester, I wanted to learn more about how daily screen time impacts teenagers’ sleep quality, especially since […]

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Action Post 1

My 3 most important values are Equality, Freedom, and Compassion. My 3 least important values are Tradition, Tolerance, and Power. I agree with the results for the most part, some values may have changed since doing the activity last semester, but overall I believe I kept the same core values […]

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

After completing the values activity I found out that my most important values are justice, equality, and freedom. Also that my least important values are tolerance, spiritual growth, and power. I think these results are spot on, and they represent my personal values correctly. The descriptions were accurate to what […]

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Blog Post #1: Is food considered “healthy” based on science, or is it influenced by trends and social media?

Hello everyone, and welcome to my first blog post for project two! For this semester’s inquiry project, I wanted to expand on the topic of healthy eating to truly understand how the media and other external factors impact our individual understanding of what it means to be “healthy”. To do […]

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Blog Post #1 – How does storytelling through movement and performance create a deeper impact than spoken language?

Thank you for taking the time to read my first blog post! For my semester 2 project, I have decided to dive into the inquiry question “How does storytelling through movement and performance create a deeper impact than spoken language?” I have decided to choose this inquiry question because it […]

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Blog post #1

For my project two, I chose to do another inquiry project. The question I chose is “How does the amount of sleep students get impact their learning and focus?” because I’ve noticed that when I don’t get enough sleep, it becomes harder to pay attention and remember information during the […]

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Blog Post #1 – How Does One Lose Themselves in Group Settings Due to Deindividuation?

My inquiry question for my second inquiry project of the semester is “How does one lose themselves in group settings due to deindividuation?”. I chose this question, as I find it so hard to believe how many people change their personalities, morals and personal responsibilities when they are in group […]

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Blog #7: Reflection: How does fast fashion impact the environment, and what can we do about it?

Throughout this inquiry project, I faced several challenges. One of the biggest difficulties was finding reliable and accurate sources that clearly explained both the environmental and human impacts of fast fashion. There is a lot of information online, but not all of it is trustworthy or detailed enough, and some […]

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Blog post 1- Inquiry

Question: How does sleep and what you do beforehand affect your body, and mind? This question interests me because sleep is something everyone experiences, yet many people don’t fully understand how important it is. I’ve noticed that when I don’t get enough sleep, I feel more tired, unfocused, and sometimes […]

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Blog Post #1- How does the amount of sleep individuals get affect their performance and mental health?

For my second inquiry project, I decide to research the question “how does the amount of sleep individuals get affect the performance and mental health?” I found this question interesting because sleep is very important to me and I wanted to understand the deeper effects that it has on everyone, […]

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Inquiry Blog Post #7 – ‘How does the country a child is raised in affect their childhood development and their values and beliefs into adulthood?’

Welcome to my final blog post concerning my Inquiry question; ‘How does the country a child is raised in affect their childhood development and their values and beliefs into adulthood?’. In this post I will be reflecting on my Inquiry and answering some questions about my experience. Throughout this inquiry […]

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Blog Post #7—How can we help elephants from going extinct? A reflection

Now that this project is wrapping up, I wanted to reflect on what I learned about helping the elephants because I learned so much. I hope you enjoy this final post for this project. a. What challenges did you overcome throughout this inquiry project? How did you go aboutovercoming these […]

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Blog Post #7 – “How do our passions shape who we are and influence the choices we make?” (Reflection) – Ihan

As I reach the final stage of my research, I have come to the conclusion that passion plays a powerful role in shaping who we are and the choices we make. Throughout this inquiry project, I explored how people’s interests and passions can influence their goals, motivations, and the paths […]

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Blog Post #7

Hello and welcome to my seventh and final blog post, in this post I will answer some questions. What challenges did you overcome throughout this inquiry project? How did you go about overcoming these challenges During this project, I had to overcome many challenges, the main one being understanding and […]

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Blog post #7 reflection – What role does implicit bias play in shaping a child’s perception of themselves, others and the world?

a. What challenges did you overcome throughout this inquiry project? How did you go about overcoming these challenges? I had to overcome some challenges while completing this project. Some challenges that I faced were explaining my research in a simplified manner, tying in research with some of my opinions and […]

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Blog Post #7 – How might climate change affect life in my community in the next 50 years?

The question I chose to try and answer this semester with my inquiry project was “How might climate change affect life in my community in the next 50 years?” What challenges did you overcome throughout this inquiry project? How did you go about overcoming these challenges A big challenge I […]

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Blog Post #7- What affect does money have on our sense of happiness and fulfillment in life?

From a young age I have always been interested in money and shopping, when it comes to buying clothes or even experiences. I was often told the common saying “Money can’t buy happiness,” so I decided to look into tat question to strengthen my understanding on the affect money has […]

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Blog Post #7: How does the changing season from summer to fall and winter affect our mood, what we eat and what we do?

Hello there! This is my last and final blog post for the inquiry project surrounding the 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 be reflecting on all these blog […]

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Blog #7- How can housing policies evolve in Vancouver to help homelessness?

One of the challenges I faced during this inquiry project was finding reliable and relevant information about homelessness and housing policies. There is a lot of information online, but not all of it is clear, accurate, or directly related to the topic I was researching. Sometimes different sources had different […]

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blog post #7- How does constant comparison with online content affect people’s confidence and self-worth?

One challenge I faced during this inquiry project was finding reliable information about how social media affects people’s confidence and self-worth. There are many opinions online, so it was sometimes hard to know which sources were trustworthy. To overcome this, I focused on using trustworthy articles and research instead of […]

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Reflection of my story “Beyond the Pom-Poms, It’s More Than Just a Hobby.”

Blog post #7 We finally finished! Our first semester-long project of the year. To reflect, this is my 7th (actually 6th) and last blog post for my story, “Beyond the Pom-Poms, It’s More Than Just a Hobby.” I hope you enjoy reading!  What challenges did you overcome throughout this story project? How […]

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Blog Post 5: The Behaviorial and physical Impacts of Social Media On Teenagers

Social media is a big part of almost everyone’s life today, especially for teens. In this post, I want to talk about three things social media affects that we don’t always think about: our behavior, our physical activity, and our sleep. We always hear about how social media can make […]

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“Beyond the pom poms, it’s more than just a hobby” (final story, Blog post #5)

Hi everyone, this is my final story for my semestre long project. I Hope you enjoy reading it. Ding, ding, ding. It’s May 2nd, 2025. The day that marks 10 years since Zoya tore her ACL and had to end her cheerleading journey. The second day of the cheerleading worlds […]

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Blog post 5: How can income inequality be solved and what positive benefits could minimizing income inequality bring?

In my final research post, I will be discussing solutions to income inequality and the positive benefits that may come from a society with almost no income inequality. Income inequality stems from many factors which means there are many potential solutions with varying effects. (1)One proposed solution to solve income […]

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Blog Post #5 – How have historical figures and leaders justified murder under moral and political reasoning?

Hello everyone, and welcome back to my blog! As I delve into this week’s blog post, I hope to understand how those in positions of power have utilized moral and political reasoning in order to justify the act of killing (murder) throughout history. Leaders often claim that taking a life […]

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Inquiry Blog Post #5 – ‘How does the country a child is raised in affect their childhood development and their values and beliefs into adulthood?’

This is my third and final round of reasearch concerning my above inquiry question. In this post is the information I found notable when resarching the third step of my three step reasearch plan. I found the points I cover in this post very beneficial and informative about the role […]

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Blog Post #5 — Teaching Elementary Students About First Aid and Safety

Over the past few weeks, our project teaching first aid and safety to elementary school students has been going really well. We’ve now completed two full presentations, and both experiences were so rewarding. We got to interact with kids from different age groups and hear their thoughts on what “safety” […]

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Blog Post #4 – Social and Emotional Effects of Social Media on Today’s Generation

Hey everyone, welcome back to my blog! In my last post I focused on the mental impacts of social media, like anxiety, self-esteem, and attention span. For this post I will be focusing on a different effect of social media, which is the social and emotional impacts on today’s generation. […]

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Blog Post #5: How does the changing season from summer to fall and winter affect our mood, what we eat and what we do?

 Hello! This is my inquiry blog post #5 surrounding the 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 be presenting my third (and final) round of research. In this final round, I will investigate how people can adapt […]

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Blog post #5 – What role does implicit bias play in shaping a child’s perception of themselves, others and the world?

Step 3: Research how these concepts are intertwined in our sense of self and core beliefs In my last 2 blog posts, I explored the topics of implicit biases and childhood perception. I looked at how these unconscious biases affect us in our everyday life and how it is embedded […]

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Blog Post 5

1.) Where are you with your action? We have basically completed our action. Rima and Dara were able to provide Baker Drive elementary students with a helpful presentation about First Aid. I unfortunately was not able to schedule a time, as I had classes. So, we decided to split the […]

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blog post #5- How does constant comparison with online content affect people’s confidence and self-worth. Round 3 of research

round 3 guiding question: How can people resist or cope with online comparison? What the Research Shows Social media is a big part of everyday life, especially for teens. While it can be fun and entertaining, it also creates a platform where people constantly compare themselves to others. Most influencers […]

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Blog Post #5- How do people experiencing homelessness in Vancouver perceive existing housing programs, and what changes do they suggest?

Homelessness is a big problem in Vancouver, and many people do not have a safe place to live. The city has different housing programs to help, but it is important to know what the people using them think. Listening to their experiences and ideas can help make these programs better. […]

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Blog Post #5- What affect does money have on our sense of happiness and fulfillment in life?

As a society, we continue to emphasize on wealth and financial success and that happiness is associated closely to money. When money is removed from the equation, we are revealed that fulfilment is influenced by a wide range of non-financial factors such as experiences and non-materialistic items. Happiness is an […]

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