NCERT Class 7 Vocational Education Kaushal Bodh: Chapter 6 — Project 5: Storytime with Puppets
This chapter, "Project 6 Family Health Handbook" from NCERT's Class 7 Vocational Education book 'Kaushal Bodh', focuses on maintaining family health and well-being. It guides students to create a family health handbook by identifying factors impacting health, developing a plan for improvement, and understanding the interconnectedness of individual and family health. The chapter emphasizes the importance of diet, physical fitness, sleep, mental well-being, and environmental factors. It revisits concepts like Yoga for physical and mental health, nutritious diets, adequate rest, and positive attitudes. Students will learn to take precautions against illnesses, including timely vaccination and hygiene, to protect their families. This project aims to equip students with practical knowledge for enhancing family health.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 7 |
| Subject | Vocational Education |
| Book | Kaushal Bodh |
| Chapter | Chapter 6 — Project 5: Storytime with Puppets |
| Language | English |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 3 minutes |
| Word count | 455 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand the concept of family health and its components.
- Identify factors influencing family health.
- Learn the importance of diet, exercise, and rest for well-being.
- Recognize the role of mental well-being and positive attitude.
- Develop a plan to improve family health and create a handbook.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Well-being | The state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy. |
| Interconnected | Mutually connected or related. |
| Nutritious | Providing the food necessary for health. |
| Stagnant | (Of water or air) not moving or changing. |
| Vaccination | Treatment with a vaccine to protect against a particular disease. |
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Practice questions
- What is family health? Answer: Family health refers to the overall physical, mental, and emotional well-being of all members within a family.
- List three factors that contribute to good health. Answer: Good health results from factors including diet, physical fitness, and sleep.
- Why is rest important for health? Answer: Our body repairs itself when we sleep, and we wake up refreshed and ready for another day.
- What are some important aspects for mental well-being? Answer: A well-balanced diet, regular exercise, personal hygiene, positive thoughts, and kindness are important for mental well-being.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main goal of Project 6 in Kaushal Bodh?
The main goal is to help students learn about maintaining the health and well-being of their family by creating a family health handbook.
What does family health encompass?
Family health encompasses the overall physical, mental, and emotional well-being of all family members.
Besides diet and exercise, what else is crucial for health?
Adequate sleep, positive attitude, mental well-being, and environmental factors are also crucial for health.
How does Yoga benefit health according to the chapter?
Yoga helps in being physically fit, calm, energized, more flexible, stronger, and improves concentration.
What preventive measures are mentioned for protecting family health?
Preventive measures include timely vaccination, precautions against infections, keeping surroundings clean, and avoiding stagnant water.
What will students be able to do after completing this project?
Students will be able to identify health impacting factors, create a first-aid kit, visit health centers, record health data, and develop a plan to improve family health.
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NCERT Class 7 Vocational Education — Kaushal Bodh — Chapter 6 — Project 5: Storytime with Puppets. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.