1.) Where are you with your action? (e.g. what involvement have you had so far? Describe with examples) I have already went to 3 MUN conferences this year, the first one being the CAHSMUN Horizons, where I not only acted as the head delegate of the school, but also brought […]
Hi everyone If you are new here, my action is selling baked goods in order to raise money for the BCSPCA. So far, I have baked and sold 20 cookies for my dad’s colleagues at UBC, charging fifty cents per cookie and I baked and sold another 20 cookies to my […]
Inquiry Question: What does it mean to “live in the moment,” and how can we actively focus on embracing the little things in life? Research Step 1: How does our relationship with time, (past regrets and future anxieties) affect our ability to be present? The past experiences we face shape […]
My Inquiry question this semester is “What does it mean to ‘live in the moment,’ and how can we actively focus on embracing the little things in life? I look forward to discovering more about this complex topic over the next couple of months! Research Step 1: How does our […]
Being identified as a gifted student often comes with high expectations from teachers, parents, and even peers. These expectations can lead to significant pressure, which may impact mental health in several ways. Gifted students might feel the need to constantly perform at a high level, which can result in anxiety, […]
Diary Entry Number 2: Exposition: It’s day 2 of my time here in the kitchen and today is the day when I go to the immigration pantry for my new documents. I plan on leaving my hotel early so I can learn more about this place before I fully move […]
My big topic question: How can we improve our study habits? I was inspired to research this question from watching many study vlogs since I was young. For example, I love learning new ways to study effectively from TED Talk, Harvard student Helaine Zhao, and Forbes-recognized entrepreneur Elise Pham. Furthermore, […]
INQUIRY QUESTION: How does stress negatively affect the digestive system? This topic is vastly applicable across all bodily systems as stress has the power to negatively influence the entirety of the body. Individually, I hope to pinpoint the exact reasons for digestive issues on my behalf, helping to ease stress […]
Blog Post #2: Big Topic Question: How can we improve our study habits? I was inspired to research this question from watching many study vlogs since I was young. For example, I love learning new ways to study effectively from TED Talk, Harvard student Helaine Zhao, and Forbes-recognized entrepreneur Elise […]
Music serves as a global language that can provoke deep emotional and mental reactions. In this literature review, we investigate the complex connection between music and the brain, covering its decoding by the nervous system and its therapeutic possibilities in different disorders. Music activates a varied network of brain areas […]
Hey everyone! This post is just a plot point of my story and will include some ideas I have for symbolism that could be integrated. Ideas for symbolism: Exposition: Point of Attack: Rising Action One: Rising Action Two: Climax: I don’t exactly want a climax to this story, but I’m […]
Hi everyone! Welcome to my third blog post. For those who don’t know, I’m doing an inquiry project. My question being “How does misinformation negatively affect someone?” In my last post, I mentioned three questions that I would start off with my research. Here’s what I found for my first […]
How are the mental health of people who have been abused or are being abused (symptoms)? The immediate response of children to abuse may be anxiety, shock, numbness, anger, irritation as a way to deal with the abuse. Numbness is a way of dealing and coping with abuse because they […]
White lies are small trivial lies that are told that usually do not make an impact or a big difference. Parents tell their children a lot of these mini lies daily and even though it doesn’t seem like a big deal, these lies could impact a child and their relationship […]
For my third blog post I will be delving into what military strength is. To understand what military strength is, a proficient understanding of what the military is also necessary. The definition of a military is as follows “A military, also known collectively as armed forces, is a heavily armed, highly organized force […]
Hello everyone and welcome back to my third blog post! For my inquiry topic this semester, I decided to explore the role of humour in building connections. I believe humour is a powerful tool for fostering relationships in various settings. Whether in social interactions or professional environments, humour brings people […]
So far for my action project, I completed a park clean-up at Mariner Park. I invited my cousin Emaan to join me, and together we spent around two hours walking around the park collecting litter on Tuesday evening. One success I had with this action project was finding a lot […]
Hello everyone! Today I will be diving into some research for my story! My story’s main theme is loneliness. Loneliness is defined as the mental or emotional discomfort you may experience from either being alone or feeling as though you are alone.(1) Loneliness is a very subjective feeling, as people […]
Hi there! In this blog post, I will be addressing my first step of research from my project plan surrounding my question: “How do human efforts and attempts to fix nature compare to letting nature heal itself?” Inquiry question: “How do human efforts and attempts to fix nature compare […]
Hi everyone My action is selling baked goods in order to raise money for the BCSPCA. So far, I have baked and sold 20 cookies for my dad’s colleagues at UBC, charging fifty cents per cookie. I think that it’s a good start to my action project and I’m ready for […]
Everyone knows what grief feels like if you lose a deeply loved one, but no one talks about grief for a stranger – especially if that person was your grandfather. Hey guys! This is the first post of my second topic this year. This time I’ll also be writing a […]
Hi everyone, and welcome to my first blog post!My name is Dara, and I’m excited to start sharing my thoughts here. For this first post, I want to talk about my values—what matters most to me and how I see the world. My Top 3 Values My Least Important Values […]
Hi everyone! Today I’m going to be introducing my research for my inquiry question, How do lifestyle choices and diet impact the development and management of chronic diseases?, by answering my fifrst sub question, How do specific dietary habits influence the risk of developing chronic diseases? What we eat every […]
Hello! After breaking down my question in the last post, I decided that firstly I will figure out what’s wrong and what’s causing the problem. That is what I will be discussing in this first round of research. Even though in the future I will be focusing mostly on Vancouver […]
Diary Entry Number 1: Exposition: I had just woken up. It was our final day of travelling in the bag, my name is Carmine. I am a rice grain from the supermarket and after what felt like days of waiting, I’ve finally arrived at the kitchen, my new home. As […]
I felt like expanding on my previous story about politics explained with food. But this time, I feel like doing it from the perspectives of one of the citizens since people don’t really talk about how these politics effect people at an individual level. I want to begin my story […]
To answer my topic question, I will be breaking the question, what is the correlation between economic and military strength into three sub-questions. The first question will be “What is military strength?” This question will help me gain insight as to how to measure and determine what military strength. The […]
Hello everyone, and welcome to my second blog post! For this post, I will introduce my sub-questions and explain how this research is beneficial for various reasons. My topic revolves around The Role of Humor in Building Connections, which I believe is essential in our lives. Whether in work settings or […]
Hello, it’s Maisie! Here’s the outline for my project following the story of Rika, a K-pop trainee at JYP Entertainment. I tried to add a lot of detail, and I tried to add bits of what the story will look like into the outline. I hope you look forward to […]
Blog #7 – Reflection: What I Learned from My Inquiry on Instagram and Teen Mental Health Over the course of this inquiry project, I explored the question: How does Instagram influence teenagers’ mental health? Through research, reflection, and personal experience, I discovered more about the connection between social media and mental health. This final blog post is […]
Hi everyone, if you haven’t yet read my blog post #1, the question I will be researching is “How can being classified as a “gifted student” affect your mental health and wellbeing?”. I chose to do research on this question since I am in the ‘gifted program’ myself and would […]
Hello everyone! This is the general plot of my story, it contains significant spoilers so read at your own risk. Exposition: Who: Main Character: You, aka the reader/protagonist Supporting characters: Unnamed classmates Point of Attack: We know nothing about the protagonist other than that they are in high school, and […]
Hello everyone, welcome to my second action blog post, where I will be addressing the following questions: 1.) Provide a summary of the action you are planning and how are you going to start. I started my action in September as the Model United Nations club president. Through a summer […]
Hi there! In this blog post, I will provide three steps to my research surrounding nature and the environment that will help guide me in my later posts. Additionally, I will provide 5 valid sources that may be useful to address my question: “How do human efforts and attempts to fix […]
For my question, I will be researching three areas about how child neglect affects the mental health, social development, and physical health (short-term and long-term). These categories are the best way to research effects of child neglect effectively and deeply. The mental health of people who have been abused or […]
Welcome to my blog post two. If you have not seen my first blog post, I am doing an inquiry project with the question “How people receiving misinformation can change a person negatively?” Here are questions I will start off with for my research. 1.What is the most common information […]
Hi everyone! Welcome to my first blog post for my second project. For this project, I am going to be doing an inquiry. My topic question is “How does misinformation negatively affect someone?” For this project, I am going to talk about the misinformation people receive on media platforms. The […]
a. What challenges did you overcome throughout this story project? How did you go about overcoming these challenges? One of the biggest challenges I faced while working on this story project was figuring out how to follow the typical structure of a narrative while staying true to my personal experience. […]
Welcome back to my blog, in this post I will take my question “How could Canada’s infrastructure be developed to lessen traffic?” and will break it down into three parts. Ill address each part with smaller questions which will make it easier to solve my main question. first, I will […]
I plan to research three different topics within the question of white lies told in early childhood. To summarize what I have so far : white lies are small, trivial lies that are usually told but do not have much impact. Parents tell their children these lies as they are […]
For my action project this semester, I plan to organize a series of park clean-ups. The parks I will focus on include Mundy Park, Stanley Park, and Mariner Park. My goal is to contribute to a cleaner, healthier environment by removing as much litter as possible from these natural spaces. […]
Three Steps for My Research Step 1: Explore scientific studies on how music affects the brain.I’ll research how music influences brain activity, particularly the release of chemicals like dopamine and cortisol. This will help explain the biological connection between music and emotional or mental states, directly relating to mood and productivity. […]
Hi everyone, For my action, I am planning to sell homemade baked goods, such as cookies, brownies, and small cakes, then donate the money earned to the BCSPCA. To start, I will need to go grocery shopping and pick up a few gluten free options for those with dietary restrictions. […]
Hello everyone, through the values activity, I found my 3 most important values are Reliablity, Compassion, and Leadership, and my 3 least important values to be Pleasure, Power, and Competence. While I do not disagree with the results of the activity, as it is a rather accurate depiction of my […]
Through the Values Activity, I have found that some of my values have changed since I started this action back in October of 2024. I am continuing Stage Management as my action, however, with a focus on documenting information to be passed down in a physical book. My three most […]
Hi everyone! Today I’m going to be breaking down my inquiry question for the semester, How do lifestyle choices and diet impact the development and management of chronic diseases?, into three smaller sub-questions to help answer my overall inquiry question. I will also be explaining why I chose each sub-questions […]
Topic Question: How can we improve our study habits? I was inspired to research this question from watching many study vlogs since I was young. For example, I love learning new ways to study effectively from TedTalk, Havard student Helaine Zhao, and Forbes-recognized entrepreneur Elise Pham. Furthermore, my grandparents told […]
Ah, loneliness. A quintessential part of any high school experience. To feel like a star in the cosmos, like you could vanish and the earth, nay, the universe will continue to spin on, oblivious to your presence and absence. I plan to write a story about this very topic, because […]
Inquiry Question:How does music influence mood and productivity? Why This Question Interests Me:Music is a constant presence in daily life, whether in the background while studying, playing during workouts, or setting the tone for relaxation. I’ve noticed that certain songs can instantly lift my mood, while others help me focus. […]
Hello everyone! Sorry for the super late post, I couldn’t quite figure out some of the transitions but I’ve finally banged out the story! Flash In the colorful classroom of their kindergarten, Avery and Caris sit side by side at the art table, each with a small box of crayons. […]
Honestly this story was a little difficult, because it hit a bit close to home. I especially struggled with the “dreamscape” descriptions, the characters, and transitions and I don’t think I quite nailed the vibe I was going for, so I apologize for any confusion. Then again, this is also […]
Hi everyone! For my second project I am doing an Inquiry post. The question that this project will be focusing on is “How can being classified as a “gifted student” affect your mental health and wellbeing?” . I chose to base my research around this question because it has been something […]
Hello, I’m Maisie! For my project this semester, I have decided to write a story on the behind-the-scenes of one of my favourite types of music- K-pop. Although Korean idols seem to live an glamorous lifestyle worthy of envy, behind the scenes, they have to endure the unethical practices Korean […]
My 3 most important values are reliability, personal growth, and opportunity. My least 3 important values are community, power, and tradition. I mostly agree with these results. My most significant values are correct because I believe it’s essential to rely on others and be someone they can depend on. I […]
My question that I want to research is what effects (long-term and short-term) does child neglect/abuse have later in life on adults? I am interested to research this question because I think a lot of kids and teens go through this trauma and end up not showing it or acting […]
Semester 1 Inquiry: This semester, I will be exploring how physiological stress takes a toll on digestive system, and why it is so important to address before health implications become inevitable. What causes digestive issues, and is any of it within our control? The argument that stress takes a toll […]
Hello everyone, and welcome to my first blog post! For my inquiry topic this semester, I decided to explore the role of humor in building connections. I believe humor is a powerful tool for fostering relationships in various settings. Whether in social interactions or professional environments, humor brings people together […]
Hi everyone, and welcome to my blog! In this new inquiry project, I will be looking into Canadian infrastructure and how it could be developed to lessen traffic. Traffic congestion is a major problem especially in big cities like Toronto, Winnipeg, Montreal and Vancouver. This topic interests me because it […]
In my new inquiry question, I want to explain what white lies are told by parents in their child’s development, why and in what cases they are told and how it impacts their development. I will talk about a few common lies that are told and the importance of them […]
Hello everyone! Welcome to my first action blog post! For my action I will be selling a variety of baked goods in order to raise money for the BCSPCA. After completing the values activity, my most important values include family, risk and spiritual growth. My least important values were tradition, […]
My inquiry question is “The correlation between a country’s economy and its military power.” Because of my interest in the economy, I wanted to do a project involving macroeconomics (study of an economy as a whole). However, I wanted to also research another aspect of what makes up a country […]
Welcome to my second degree project in butterfly effect which aids to campaign societal structures and responsibility. I hope my story to make entertainment and better of all. The experimentation of imagination, creativity and social dangers. My story is named “Robot’s Brain” and the tittle reflects on how AI is […]
Hello and welcome back to my blog! My Inquiry question for Semester 2 is “What does it mean to ‘live in the moment,’ and how can we actively focus on embracing the little things in life?” I chose to do a topic regarding mindfulness as I am very interested in […]
Welcome to my Blog! This semester I wantes to keep a focus on science related topics and wellness which is why I chose the Inquiry question, How do lifestyle choices and diet impact the development and management of chronic diseases? I chose this question because lifestyle choices and diet impact […]
Through my blog question on what would be the result if the third world countries could come together as one state . I have decided to divide my questions into three blog questions. Through my three questions I will be able to access information in my research. My blog questions […]
Hey guys, am Raphaella. I am going to subdivide my question three major parts. These are: 1.What would be the results if there was no change during the stone age period? This question will enable me to access areas that will guide me in stating the changes that took place […]
Hi guys, once again I am Monica ready to present my question. I am going to divide my question into three part these are : This question will help me to understand what are the robots .There are many types of robots and majority of us we can not be […]
I once again welcome you to my second blog post. In this blog post I will divide my question into three questions. These are; No.1 How does education vary in different continents? In this question I would like to understand different types of education systems in different continents. This will […]
#Round one of research: WHAT ARE THE REASONS WHY DEVELOPING COUNTRIES ARE AFFECTED MORE BY CLIMATE CHANGE? Hi fellow researchers ,this sub-question is essential because we will be learning why developing countries are more affected by natural disasters and catastrophes caused by adverse climate change. #Round two of research: WHAT […]
Hey guys. Welcome back to my next phase of research. Here is the breakdown of my inquiry question. 1.Causes of the existing gap between the rich and the poor in urban areas. _ In this question I’m going to discuss the causes of the main gap between the rich and […]
Hello guys, i am very concerned of this question because rate of inflation in Kenya has flashily raised and this has affected people negatively. people are crying that rate of inflation have increased and is making them financially unstable. Inflation affects the economic stability by eroding purchasing power, impacting businesses […]
Hi I am Jacinta Eyani and today I want to subdivide my question into three. I will put a brief explanation about my questions. 1. WHAT WOULD BE SOCIAL AND ECONOMICAL BEHAVIOURS IF THERE WAS NO GOVERNMENT IN THE NATION? In this question I will research and try to explain […]
I once welcome you back to my second blog which is basically based on the following. NO 1; What if a car required no license for driving, what would be the immediate effects. In this question I would mainly dwell on the positive impacts as well as the negative ones. […]
Hi! guys, its another interesting time of breaking my inquiry question into three parts: WHAT CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SUN LEAD TO THE EJECTION OF THE SOLAR FLARE AND CORONA MASSES? This question will help me not only believing in theories about the sun but also trying my level best to […]
My name is Nancy .In this blog I will divide my question into three. They are; In this question I will try to find out about the existence of aliens. This research will help me to know where and how aliens came to existence. In this question I will try […]
Hi! Guys, now it has come a time that I am going to split my inquiry question into three so that I can make it more understandable. I will be looking into: : 1. what is the current capability of artificial intelligence? Under this sub-topic, I will be researching how […]
Hi everyone ! Today I am going to break down my enquiry question; How sustainable is nuclear energy as a source of power in Kenya ,considering both environmental and economic factors? #Round one of research: What is the cost of nuclear energy ? This sub – question is essential because […]
#Round One Of Research: WHAT ARE THE CURRENT REGULATIONS GOVERNING LOCAL BUSINESSES AND MULTINATIONAL BUSINESSES. Through this topic ,i will be looking at the current regulations imposed by a country to control trading activities between local businesses and multi national companies .This will be of great impact to the society […]
My inquiry research was on: How social media influences mental health and self-perception Throughout this inquiry project on how social media influences mental health and self-perception, I faced several challenges that required critical thinking and adaptability. One major difficulty was navigating the vast amount of research on this topic. Many […]
The hardest part of this project was picking the right debates for this project. I wanted it to be pretty topical cause I think politics, especially recent ones, are very important to developing out our society. But what was the most helpful was going back through previous political debates and […]
I will be answering the following inquiry questions for my blog posts. a. What challenges did you overcome throughout this inquiry project? How did you go aboutovercoming these challenges?b. How did this inquiry change the way you think?c. How did this investigation impact your future decisions?d. What impact will this […]
“What challenges did you overcome throughout this action project? How did you go about overcoming these challenges?” Throughout this action project, I encountered, reencountered and overcame many challenges. These challenges came in two categories: communication and time management. I navigated communicational challenges with a professional attitude, not letting personal interactions […]
Hello! This is my last story post, and I will be sharing my thoughts and reflections on my story project! a. What challenges did you overcome throughout this story project? How did you go aboutovercoming these challenges? I had multiple challenges that I had to overcome throughout this story project. […]
Blog Post #5 – How Does Instagram Influence Teenagers’ Mental Health? In my final blog post, I will summarize my research and attempt to answer my big question: “How Does Instagram Influence Teenagers’ Mental Health?” Throughout my research, I have discovered that Social media anxiety is a mental health condition […]
Hi there! This is my first inquiry blog post of this semester, and I will be stating my question and the reason why this question interests me. My inquiry question: “How do human efforts and attempts to fix nature compare to letting nature heal itself?” Why this is a question […]
Reflections on Teaching Kids About the Environment Looking back on my experience teaching young students about recycling and protecting the environment, I realize how meaningful and eye-opening this journey has been. From overcoming obstacles to seeing kids excited to learn, this project has strengthened my passion for environmental education. Here […]
In my action project, me and my two partners did a bottle drive. We picked up bottles, recycled them, and went to Return-It Depo in exchange for money. Me and my group made around 61$ and donated it to the Wildlife Rescue Association of BC. The money went more specifically to […]
Throughout this action project, I encountered several challenges but successfully overcame each one. One of the first difficulties was engaging with the third-grade students, as they were initially shy and hesitant to talk to someone new. To overcome this, I stayed positive, maintained a warm and welcoming smile, and initiated […]
What challenges did you overcome throughout this inquiry project? How did you go about overcoming these challenges?I had trouble focusing my research topic and locating trustworthy sources for this inquiry assignment. Although my topic was adolescent mental health in general, I needed to narrow down my sub-questions to make my […]
Since my inquiry project is coming to an end now, I’ll be reflecting on my first inquiry experience. What challenges did you overcome throughout this inquiry project? How did you go about overcoming these challenges? Religion can be a sensitive topic, so I made sure to keep my words positive and […]
For those who are new, my and my partners decided we wanted to donate money to the Wildlife Rescue Association of BC. This is an organization that helps injured, orphaned, and pollution-damaged wildlife. To get the money to donate, we donated the bottles we had at our houses and did a […]
Blog #7: Reflection 1. Address the following questions: a. What challenges did you overcome throughout this inquiry project? How did you go about overcoming these challenges? The challenge I overcame was finding reliable sources. For example, I overcame this challenge by using Ms. Martin’s tip on looking at the author’s […]
Why I chose this question: Social media is absolutely fascinating. The ever-changing nature of each platform makes the consumer hooked to their phone. With social media growing at rapid rates, I was always curious about how it could affect a high schoolers mental health specifically. In addition, I chose to […]
a. What challenges did you overcome throughout this inquiry project? How did you go about overcoming these challenges? I had some challenges relating to the fact that it was my first ever project in this class. Such as the stricter criteria for each blog post. Even if there weren’t direct […]
Hello everyone, welcome back to my blog post! Today I will be reflecting on my inquiry project! a. What challenges did you overcome throughout this inquiry project? How did you go aboutovercoming these challenges? I faced a lot of challenges throughout this inquiry project and I have successfully tackled all […]
Since my research has come to an end and I have been able to make conclusions about my Inquiry question, How do early childhood experiences influence long-term health outcomes? It is time for me to reflect on my reasearch, findings, and experience this semester. What challenges did you overcome throughout this […]
This topic is one in which I have been incredibly curious about throughout my academic endeavours. I am fascinated by the idea that school isn’t just “to learn” anymore, rather, a myriad of ego boosting activities, coupled with pressure that often leads to academic dishonesty. I look forward to implementing […]
I overcame challenges such as not being able to make frosting as well as I wanted, not having enough change, advertising properly, having treats on hold and keeping them on hold. I overcame baking challenges by taking a break instead of getting frustrated and re-doing it after, taking more time […]
Not long ago, I had the amazing chance to visit an elementary school and teach young students about the significance of environmental conservation and recycling. Through hands-on activities and lively discussions, I aimed to broaden their understanding and motivate them to adopt more eco-friendly habits. Although there were initial hurdles […]
Hi guys I’m Maurice glad to interest with you once again. My inquiry questions was, what if the solar flare and corona mass ejected from the sun were to strike the earth? how might it impact on planet’s climate and technology system? I’m very passionate about astronomy. I’m also curious […]
