Qi

High school (ages 12+)
Philosophy & Big Questions

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/qi

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the martial arts application?Cultivated and directed to enhance internal strength, power, and resilience
2. What is Qi and why is it called invisible energy?Qi is a vital energy that flows through everything. It is invisible, but it helps life happen and keeps the world in balance.
3. How does Qi help keep us healthy?In Traditional Chinese Medicine, a smooth flow of Qi keeps the body balanced. When Qi is blocked or weak, people can feel sick.

Meridians: Hypothetical pathways in the body through which Qi is believed to flow, central to acupuncture theory.
Dantian: Energy centers within the body, particularly in the lower abdomen, where Qi is said to be stored and cultivated.
Holistic Health: An approach to well-being that considers the interconnectedness of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects.