Staying Healthy and Happy — NCERT Solutions

Given: We need to try animal-inspired movements and share which we enjoyed most.

Description of moves:

1. Walk like a duck: Squat down low and waddle from side to side, keeping your knees bent. This exercises the leg muscles and improves balance.

2. Jump like a frog: Squat down, place hands on the floor, then jump forward with both feet together. This is a great exercise for the legs and builds strength.

3. Run like a cat: Run lightly and quietly on your toes, moving smoothly and quickly. This improves speed and agility.

Sample answer: I enjoyed jumping like a frog the most because it was fun and exciting. It made me feel energetic and my heart was beating faster after a few jumps.

Note: Each student's answer may be different based on personal preference. All three movements are forms of exercise that are good for the body.

Given: We need to describe skipping rope activities and other games played with a skipping rope.

Skipping rope activity:

• Hold the rope at both ends, swing it over your head and jump as it comes under your feet.
• Count each jump aloud: 1, 2, 3 ...
• The person who jumps the maximum number of times without stopping wins.

Poem for inviting a friend (sample):
'I like roti,
I like ghee.
I want Priya
To jump with me!'
(Replace 'Priya' with the name of your friend.)

Other games played with a skipping rope:

1. Double Dutch — Two ropes are turned at the same time and one person jumps between them.
2. Group skipping — Two children turn the rope while others take turns jumping in.
3. Timed skipping — See how many jumps you can do in one minute.
4. Rhyme skipping — Jump while reciting a rhyme; stop when the rhyme ends.

Benefit of skipping: Skipping is excellent exercise. It makes the heart and lungs stronger, improves coordination, and is a lot of fun!

Given: We need to name outdoor games and identify games from pictures.

Note: The actual pictures are not visible, but based on the chapter context and the word search answers provided (badminton, basketball, cricket, football, gymnastics, hockey, kabaddi, kho-kho, tennis, volleyball), the games shown are likely some of these.

Common outdoor games I like to play:

1. Cricket — played with a bat and ball; very popular in India
2. Football — played by kicking a round ball into the goal
3. Kabaddi — a traditional Indian game where one player holds their breath and tries to tag opponents
4. Kho-Kho — a traditional Indian tag game played in teams
5. Badminton — played with a racket and shuttlecock

Games I have played: Yes, I have played cricket, kabaddi, and kho-kho with my friends in the school ground and in the park.

All outdoor games are good for health because they involve running, jumping, and physical activity, which makes our heart, lungs, and muscles stronger.

Given: A word search grid is provided. We need to find the names of games hidden in it.

According to the answer key provided in the chapter, the following 10 game names are hidden in the word search grid:

1. BADMINTON
2. BASKETBALL
3. CRICKET
4. FOOTBALL
5. GYMNASTICS
6. HOCKEY
7. KABADDI
8. KHOKHO (Kho-Kho)
9. TENNIS
10. VOLLEYBALL

Note: FOOTBALL has been done as an example in the puzzle (it can be found in the second-last row of the grid reading left to right).

My favourites: Cricket and Kabaddi are my favourite games because cricket requires skill with the bat and ball, and kabaddi is exciting and tests our strength and breath control.

All these games are traditional or popular sports that keep us fit, teach us teamwork, and are a lot of fun to play.

Given: We need to identify safe and unsafe places to play and give reasons.

(a) A busy road — UNSAFE
Reason: A busy road has fast-moving vehicles like cars, buses, and motorcycles. Playing on a busy road can lead to serious accidents and injuries. It is very dangerous.

(b) A park — SAFE
Reason: A park is designed for people to relax and play. It has open space, grass, and play equipment. There are no vehicles, so children can play freely and safely.

(c) A school ground — SAFE
Reason: A school ground is a large, open, flat area meant for children to play. It is away from traffic, supervised by teachers, and has enough space for games. It is a safe place to play.

(d) A roof without railings — UNSAFE
Reason: A roof without railings is very dangerous. There is a risk of falling off the edge and getting seriously hurt. Children should never play on a roof that does not have proper railings or boundary walls.

(e) A construction site — UNSAFE
Reason: A construction site has heavy machinery, loose bricks, deep pits, sharp objects, and falling materials. It is extremely dangerous for children. We should never play at a construction site.

Conclusion: We should always choose safe places like parks and school grounds to play. Safety is as important as having fun.

Given: We need to fill in a weekly health tracking table for one week.

Here is a sample filled weekly health table:

What I observed:

• On days when I slept 8 or more hours and played outside for at least 1 hour, I felt good.
• On days when I watched more TV and played less outside, I felt only okay.
• Eating a good breakfast every day gave me energy for the whole day.

Conclusion: Good sleep, healthy food, outdoor play, and less screen time help us feel good and stay healthy.

Given: We need to create a 24-hour activity circle (like a pie chart) showing how we spend our day.

Steps to draw the circle:

1. Draw a large circle in your notebook.
2. Divide it into 4 equal quarters (like a plus sign through the centre).
3. Divide each quarter into 3 equal parts — now you have 12 equal sections.
4. Divide each of the 12 sections into 2 equal parts — now you have 24 equal sections (each = 1 hour).

Sample activity distribution for a school day (24 hours):

• Sleeping: 8 hours → colour 8 slices BLUE
• School or studying: 6 hours → colour 6 slices YELLOW
• Eating (breakfast, lunch, dinner): 2 hours → colour 2 slices ORANGE
• Playing outside: 2 hours → colour 2 slices GREEN
• Helping parents at home: 1 hour → colour 1 slice PINK
• Watching TV or playing on phone: 1 hour → colour 1 slice RED
• Getting ready (shower, brushing, dressing): 1 hour → colour 1 slice PURPLE
• Toilet and personal hygiene: 1 hour → colour 1 slice BROWN
• Other activities (reading, hobbies): 2 hours → colour 2 slices GREY

Total: $8 + 6 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 = 24$ hours ✓

Note: Each student's circle will look different based on their own daily routine. The important thing is that all 24 slices are coloured and the total adds up to 24 hours.

Given: We need to choose one activity to improve stamina and discuss it.

What is stamina? Stamina means the ability to keep doing a physical activity for a long time without getting too tired. Good stamina means our heart, lungs, and muscles are strong and healthy.

My chosen activity: I would like to go for a morning run at least twice a week to improve my stamina.

Why running?

• Running makes the heart beat faster and stronger.
• It improves breathing capacity (lungs work better).
• It strengthens leg muscles.
• It helps us feel energetic and happy.

How I will do it with friends:

• I will ask two of my friends to join me every Tuesday and Friday morning.
• We will start by running for 10 minutes and slowly increase the time each week.
• We can also make it fun by racing each other or running to a target and back.

Other good activities for stamina:

• Jumping rope (skipping)
• Climbing stairs up and down
• Cycling
• Swimming
• Playing football or basketball

Conclusion: Doing physical activity at least twice a week with friends makes it more fun and helps us stay committed. Both our body and mind feel better when we exercise regularly.