Daoism: Harmony with Nature and Wu Wei

Ancient China: Geography, Beliefs, and Philosophies

7th Grade·Social Studies·US-MS-SS

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Examine Laozi's philosophy of following the Dao, seeking balance through yin and yang, and non-action (wu wei).

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Ancient China: Geography, Beliefs, and Philosophies

7th Grade · Social Studies · US-MS-SS

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Examine how physical geography, ancestral religious traditions, the Mandate of Heaven, and foundational philosophies (Confucianism, Daoism, Legalism, and Buddhism) shaped early Chinese civilization.

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Learning standards covered

7C.1.2Mississippi Social Studies Standards · 7th Grade

Analyze the influence of religion on each civilization.

7C.1.3Mississippi Social Studies Standards · 7th Grade

Describe the cultures of each civilization.