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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.
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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.
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Article
Other

Taoism the Wu Wei Principle Part 4

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

Taoism the Wu Wei Principle Part 4

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

Taoism Depot

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