Inquiry

Blog Post #2 – Inquiry Project Plan

Hello. My name is Ihan and my inquiry question for this semester is “How does failure shape who we become?”. In order to answer this question, here’s my project plan. Research #1: Understanding What Failure Is and How It Affects Us. In this post, I’m going to figure out what […]

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Inquiry – Blog Post #2

Research Round 1: What types of relationships are there? Think of all the different kinds of relationship you have in your life. Family, friends, mentors, and even your partner. How did each of them play a role in shaping your values, behavior, and your thoughts? Reseach Round 2: How do […]

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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 stress affect student learning and performance?

Research Round 1: What is stress? In my first round of research, my focus will be on clearly defining stress. Should it be looked at as something bad? Is it something we want to avoid entirely? These (and more) are all questions I will be trying to answer in this […]

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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 #2: How does social media negatively affect students’ work habits and their academic performances? – My research plan

Social media has been rapidly advancing and has become a part of our daily lives, especially for ages 10 and up. Social media has been very helpful to students, as it provides digital communication, access to learning resources, and platforms to express creativity. However, while it has many benefits, it […]

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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 Post #1: Inquiry project

The question I chose for my inquiry project is “Should a government be given control over its economy and what would be the benefits and consequences of doing so?.” I chose this question since my countries government has a huge effect on our economy, so I wanted to explore the […]

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blog post #2 – Time line of conflict in the middle east, planing for future posts

Hi! Welcome back to my blog about the conflict in the middle east. Often when events are happing in the middle east I am confused, and don’t get where the issue really started, or how its gotten to this point. So, to educate myself, and others reading, I decided to […]

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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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Blog Post #7 – Reflection Post

Hello everyone, and welcome back to my final blog post for this inquiry project. Throughout this project, I looked into how social media affects today’s generation, especially in terms of mental health, behaviour, and how people see themselves. In this post, I’m going to reflect on the challenges I faced, […]

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Blog Post #7 – Reflection

Hello everyone, and welcome back to my final blog post for this inquiry project. Throughout this inquiry, I researched the mental, emotional, and physical impacts of cancer on both patients and their families. In this post, I will reflect on the challenges I faced during this project, how my thinking […]

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Blog #1: What will the next 50 years look like with the invention of AI?

Hi everyone! I’ve decided to do a new research question that is completely different than my last. My question is: What will the next 50 years look like with the invention of AI? This question intrigues me because AI is becoming more common in everyday life. I am curious whether […]

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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: 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 – “How does failure shape who we become?”

Hello, my name is Ihan and thank you for taking the time to read my blog post. For my second project, I have decided to do another inquiry project, this time with the question “How does failure shape who we become?”. This question interests me because failure is something everyone […]

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Story Blog Post #1 – (Title TBD)

For my second project this year, I’ve decided to do a story. It will definetly be a different experience than my first inquiry, but I am very excited to try a new type of project, especially since I love creative writing and haven’t done it in a while. I first […]

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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 – Timline of conflict in the middle east

For the second progect of this year I chose to do another inquiry post but it’s going to be alot different from the ones ive done previously. I plan on reasearching and creating a historical timeline that explains the conflict in the middle east from the begining of society to […]

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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 Post #1 – How does stress affect student learning and performance?

The question I have chosen for my inquiry project this semester is “how does stress affect student learning and performance?” This question interests me because as a student in today’s world, we are taught a lot about our emotions, how they affect us, and how we can manage them. I […]

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Blog post #1: Inquiry question

Hello everyone, my name is Jennah, and today I’ll be presenting my inquiry question for blog post #1 that I’ll be continuing to pursue and research over the course of this semester. I’ll be stating my question, why I picked it, why it interests me, and finally a little more […]

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Does society influence fashion, or is it the other way around? – BLOG POST #1

Hi! My name is Lina and for my second project I am going to be doing an inquiry with the question ‘Does society influence fashion or is it the other way around?’. I decided on this topic because fashion has always been one of my interests and hobbies. I enjoy […]

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Blog post #1- Why and how do people experience déjà vu?

Why and how do people experience déjà vu? I’ve always been fascinated by déjà vu because it’s such a strange feeling. It’s like I’ve lived a moment before, even though I know I haven’t. For example You walk into a friend’s new house for the first time, and you get […]

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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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Blog # 1- How does social media influence teenagers self esteem?

Why this question interests me: This question interests me because social media is a big part of many teenagers daily lives. Many teens spend a lot of time on apps where people share pictures, opinions, and parts of their lives. This can affect how teenagers see themselves, especially when they […]

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Blog post #1: How does social media negatively affect students’ work habits and their academic performances?

Hi, welcome back to my blog post. For my second inquiry project, my question is, “How does social media negatively affect students’ work habits and their academic performances?” I chose this question because social media has had a big impact on our society, especially on students. Although social media has […]

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Asmi Garg | Blog Post #1 | Inquiry Project

Hello everyone, welcome back to my blog. Today, we are starting a new project, following the end of my previous posts about feminism. So, my question for this semester is; what are the physiological and psychological effects of technology addiction? I decided to choose this topic because it has become […]

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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 – Project 1 Reflection

Hello everyone, and welcome back to my last blog post with my topic of “Do I shape my personality, or is it shaped by others.” In this blog post, I will be reflecting the journey of my inquiry project, regarding challenges, and impact. One of the biggest challenges I encountered […]

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Blog Post #7: Reflection

Hello everyone, and welcome back to my last blog post regarding the Justification of Murder under various moral frameworks. For this post, I will be discussing barriers and challenges I encountered throughout this inquiry project and how I worked to overcome them. a. What challenges did you overcome throughout this […]

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Blog Post 7-“Should there be limits to freedom of speech?”

Hi everyone! Welcome to my final blog post. If you haven’t been following along with my post, I did an inquiry project with the question “Should there be limits to freedom of speech?” I’ve done my three rounds of research, and now I will be doing my final post. What […]

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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 #7 – Reflection!!! – Project #1

My inquiry question was “To what extent does daily water intake influence skin hydration and acne occurrence in students?” In this blog post, I will be reviewing the journey of my inquiry project. Throughout this inquiry project, I overcame challenges such as time management and loss of interest. Every week, […]

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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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The Inequality of Waste – Post #7, Reflection

My question for this inquiry post was How much do we really use and what are the impacts of all the things we don’t? Challenges I overcome throughout this inquiry project A big challange I came across when doing this inquiry project was finding reputable sources of information. Alot of […]

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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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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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Blog Post #5 – The Physical Impacts of Cancer on the Patient and their Family

Hello everyone, and welcome back to my blog! Over my last few posts, I’ve explored the mental and emotional effects of cancer. For my last research round, I’m focusing on the physical impacts, both on the person diagnosed and on the family members who support them. This round of research […]

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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-“Should there be limits to freedom of speech?”

Hi everyone! Welcome to my fifth and final blog post for my research. If you have not read any of my previous posts, I am doing an inquiry project with the question “Should there be limits to freedom of speech?” In this post, I am going to be doing my […]

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Blog Post #5 – What if there were more breaks during the school day?

The last topic that I will be researching is how students grades and mental health can change weather you have more or less breaks during the school day. To start I will talk about how if students are just learning for hours at a time it is not good for […]

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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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Blog Post #5—How can we help elephants from going extinct?

In the past 100 years, humans have killed over 4.65 million elephants (5). This is why it is crucial that we help them. It is no secret that elephants are likely to go extinct, as well as many other animals like rhinos or lions (5). There are so many ways […]

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Blog Post #5 – Finding the Balance Between Self and Society

Hi everyone! Thank you for sticking around for my last research round! For this blog post. my final research step will be focused on Finding the Balance Between Self and Society. This step will support my question, to understand if one’s personality is something we completely control, or if it […]

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Asmi Garg | Blog Post #5 | IDS Social Responsibility 10

Hello everyone! Glad to see you all back on my blog for post #5! Today, we will be sharing and conversing about sexual violence, and how it is portrayed in the media. When have we seen it, who does it affect, and what solutions can we come up with today […]

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Blog Post #5: Research, Round 3 – Ihan

Hello and thank you for taking the time to read my fifth, and final blog post for my semester 1 question. My inquiry question for this semester is “How do our passions shape who we are and influence the choices we make?”. In this post, I will be focusing on […]

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Blog post #5 – Linking final Ideas between Acne and Water Intake

Hello awesome people! Welcome to my third blog post! For this inquiry project, I have decided to research the question “To what extent does daily water intake influence skin hydration and acne occurrence in students?” In this blog post, I will be Investigating the relationship between daily water intake, skin […]

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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 #5: Round 3 of Research

Solutions to Fast Fashion and How We Can Reduce Its Impact Inquiry Question:How does fast fashion impact the environment, and what can we do about it? Round 3 Research: Sustainable Alternatives and Solutions After exploring the environmental damage and human costs of fast fashion, it is important to focus on […]

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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 – How might climate change affect life in my community in the next 50 years?

For my third round of research, I will be focusing on the biggest impacts of climate change and what it has done to our planet and our communities. I will try to find out what it has done to marine life as well as animals on land. My main goal […]

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The Inequality of Waste – Post #5, Consequences, Solutions, and Impacts

Hi everyone! Welcome back to my blog about waste. As stated before, my inquiry question is: How much do we really use and what are the impacts of all the things we don’t? In the first round of research I looked at what waste is, the different types of waste, […]

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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- 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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Blog post 4-“Should there be limits to freedom of speech?”

Hi! Welcome to my fourth blog post. If you have not read any of my previous posts, I am doing an inquiry project with the question “Should there be limits to freedom of speech?” In this post, I am going to be doing my second round of research to understand […]

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Blog Post 3-“Should there be limits to freedom of speech?”

Hi everyone! Welcome to my third blog post. In case you are new, I am doing an inquiry project with the question “Should there be limits to freedom of speech?” In this post, I am going to be doing my first round of research to understanding freedom of speech and […]

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Blog post 4- “Why do people procrastinate even when they know it hurts them?”

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 […]

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Asmi Garg | Blog Post #4: What is the patriarchy, and is it such a bad thing?

Hello everyone! Welcome back to blog post #4! I loved reading all the comments on my last post, and I hope you enjoyed it! Today, we will be introducing a topic that has become international feminist jargon, patriarchy. What is it; how does it function; and is it all that […]

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Blog Post #4: How do societal norms and laws shape our moral understanding or murder?

Hello everyone, and welcome back to my blog post! As I began exploring the justification of murder and a challenge in defining its complexity, I realized how deep moral, legal, and psychological factors intertwine when we try to understand why such acts occur. This week, I researched my second inquiry […]

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Blog Post #4 – Environment and Social Influence

Hello! Thank you for taking the time to read my blog post again. The inquiry project that I will be researching is “Do I shape my personality, or is it shaped by others?” In the last blog post, I researched more internal factors of personality development. In this blog post, […]

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Blog Post #4: Research, Round 2 – Ihan

Hello and thank you for taking the time to read my fourth blog post. My inquiry question for this semester is “How do our passions shape who we are and influence the choices we make?”. In this post, I will be focusing on the sub-question “How do passions shape our life […]

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Blog #4: Round 2 of Research

The Hidden Side of Fast Fashion: How Workers and Communities Are Affected Inquiry question: How does fast fashion impact the environment, and what can we do about it? Round 2 Research: Exploring the Human and Economic Sides of Fast Fashion Fast fashion’s impact goes far beyond environmental harm; it also […]

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Blog post #4: Round of Research 2!

Hello! Welcome to my blog post! For my semester one inquiry, I have decided to research the question “To what extent does daily water intake influence skin hydration and acne occurrence in students?” In this blog post, I will be sharing my second round of research, focusing mainly on the reasons […]

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Blog post 4 – what if there were more breaks during the school day?

In this blog post I will be researching and talking about what other schools do for breaks during the school day and how does it affect their students? To start off almost every country around the world does something a little bit different from each other. One of country’s with […]

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Blog post #4 – What role does implicit bias play in shaping a child’s perception of themselves, others and the world?

Step 2: Research more about childhood perception In my last blog post, I looked at implicit and social biases that can affect our everyday life and the decisions and judgments that we make. I looked out how these biases make us assume things of groups of people that are different […]

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The Inequality of Waste – Post #4, what causes it and why?

Hi everyone! Welcome back to my blog about waste. As stated before, my inquiry question is: How much do we really use and what are the impacts of all the things we don’t? In the last post I looked at what waste is, the different types of waste, where it […]

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Blog post 4- Why are elephants so important to wildlife and our earth?

Welcome to my blog post 4, today I will be addressing why elephants are so important to wildlife and our earth. Last post I addressed why certain species of elephants are going extinct and my next post I will be talking about how we can help them (my final question). […]

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Blog Post #4 – How might climate change affect life in my community in the next 50 years?

For my second round of research, I will be more focused on the biggest factors and causes of climate change and how they affect the speed of its growth. I will try to find ways to reduce these key factors and develop a better understanding of why these factors have […]

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Blog Post #4 – Emotional Impact of Cancer on Patients and Families

Hello everyone and welcome back to my blog! As discussed in my previous post I researched the mental and psychological impacts on both the patient and their family when receiving a cancer diagnosis. Now, I am researching the emotional impact on both the patient and their family. This round of research will dig […]

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Blog Post #3 – The Mental Impacts of Social Media on Today’s Generation

Hey everyone, welcome back to my blog! In my project plan, I mentioned that this post would focus on the mental impacts of social media on today’s generation. I’ll be looking at how apps like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat affect things like self-esteem, body image, anxiety, depression, and even our […]

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Blog post #4- How does constant comparison with online content affect people’s confidence and self-worth? Round two of researching

Inquiry Question: How does constant comparison with online content affect people’s confidence and self-worth?Round 2 Guiding Question: How does online comparison impact a person’s confidence, body image, and mental health? The Role of Social Media in Comparison Social media platforms encourage users to share the best moments of their lives, […]

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Blog Post #3 – Round 1 of Research

Hello everyone and welcome back to my blog! As discussed in my previous post (project plan) I will be researching the mental and psychological impacts on both the patient and their family when receiving a cancer diagnosis. I will research how a cancer diagnosis affects mental well-being including stress, fear, anxiety, and changes […]

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Asmi Garg | Blog Post 3: How does biology support or defer sexism as it relates to inequality?

Hello everyone! Welcome back to blog post #3! I hope you enjoyed my last post, but today, we will be expanding on a topic that is not only quite controversial to many, but is a lasting talking point for debaters across the globe. Sexism in Science: How Does It Work? […]

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Blog post #3- Why certain species of elephants are going extinct

For my first round of research I will be addressing why certain species of elephants are going extinct. Below I have used multiple resources and I will assure to list them below. There are two main reasons why elephants have been going extinct. Those are relentless habitat loss and human-elephant […]

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Blog Post #3 “How do changes in the environment affect whether a species adapts or goes extinct?” 

Hello and welcome to my blog post #3, in this post I will be Understanding the Science of Adaptation and Extinction. What Happens When the Environment Changes? The​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ environment keeps changing. Sometimes, the change is slow, like temperature rising over a long period of time, and sometimes it is fast, […]

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Blog Post #3 – Understanding Internal Personality Development

Hello! Thank you for taking the time to read my blog post again. The inquiry question that I will be researching is “Do I shape my personality, or is it shaped by others?” In this blog post, I will be focusing on my first round of research, which will be […]

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Blog post #3. What if there were more breaks during the school day?

Welcome back to my blog post 3! In this post i will be sharing some very interesting results that i have found from doing some student interviews. I asked them 3 questions, 1st was, what do you think more breaks during the school day would do for you, the 2nd […]

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