Unit 2: Belief Systems LESSON 3 Understanding Daoism through Mythology
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Lesson Overview

Learn about Daoist mythology through the famous story The Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Students will:

  • Identify Daoism as a belief system
  • Learn about the role of mythology in communicating important ideas
  • Look closely at a work of art to identify different characters from Daoist myths
  • Reflect on the relevance of mythology in their own lives

WORKSHEETS AND ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
  • Detail images of Wine Jar with Eight Immortals
  • Eight Immortals cards (for physical toolkit or available online)
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