Lesson Plan
Curated OER

"The Universal Principal of Change"

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders research the Kamakura Period, along with Confucian, Taoist, and Buddhist principles. Also, they study Yoshida Kenko.
eBook
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Internet Classics Archive: The Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu

For Students 9th - 10th
MIT's Internet Classics Archive offers an on-line English translation of Lao-tzu's most famous work: Tao-te. The Tao-te is the basis of Taoist philosophy.
Article
Other

Taoism the Wu Wei Principle Part 4

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed discussion defining Wu-Wei.
Website
PBS

Pbs: El Nino

For Students 9th - 10th
You can link to the anatomy of El Nino, chasing El Nino, and El Nino's reach. There is a resource page and a search page.
Article
Other

Religious Taoism: Taoist Practices and Beliefs

For Students 9th - 10th
A good description of Taoist philosophy and way of life. Includes information on the major symbols associated with Taoism, a discussion on the "Taoists Sects," and a short explanation of its origins and evolution as a religion.
Primary
Other

The Tao Te Ching

For Students 9th - 10th
A translation of the Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu, the major work of Taoism (Daoism).
Website
Friesian School

Friesian: Comments on the Tao Te Ching

For Students 9th - 10th
This is one person's perspective on the Tao Te Ching from Friesian.com. It gives an interesting interpretation of the book.
Website
Other

Wussu.com: Tao Te Ching a Comparative Study

For Students 9th - 10th
Includes translations of the chapters of the Tao Te Ching and overviews of the text. Offers many different interpretations of the ancient writings.
Website
Other

Chebucto Community Net: Taoism

For Students 9th - 10th
Website from the Chebucto Community Net dedicated to the Tao and the philosophy of Tai Chi Chuan.
Website
Other

Chebucto Community Net: Lao Tzu Father of Taoism

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Chebucto Community Net provides a biography of Lao-tzu and short description of Taoism. Contrasts Taoism and Confucianism as well. Some black and white pictures accompany information.
Graphic
Curated OER

Porcelain: Ch'ing Dynasty

For Students 9th - 10th
A good description of Taoist philosophy and way of life. Includes information on the major symbols associated with Taoism, a discussion on the "Taoists Sects," and a short explanation of its origins and evolution as a religion.
Graphic
Curated OER

Taoism the Wu Wei Principle Part 4

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed discussion defining Wu-Wei.
Graphic
Curated OER

Taoism Depot

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed discussion defining Wu-Wei.