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The Kaushal Bodh activity, developed by NCERT, includes structured activities for 7th-grade students to connect classroom learning with real-life contexts, focusing on healthcare systems. Students are tasked with visiting a health facility to observe patient care and equipment, and documenting their findings, as well as making Oral Rehydration Salts and preparing a first aid kit. The activities emphasize the importance of safety, hygiene, and preparedness in health-related situations.

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Skill Project

The Kaushal Bodh activity, developed by NCERT, includes structured activities for 7th-grade students to connect classroom learning with real-life contexts, focusing on healthcare systems. Students are tasked with visiting a health facility to observe patient care and equipment, and documenting their findings, as well as making Oral Rehydration Salts and preparing a first aid kit. The activities emphasize the importance of safety, hygiene, and preparedness in health-related situations.

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KAUSHAL BODH ACTIVITY

Kaushal Bodh, developed by National Council of Educational Research


and Training – NCERT, offers structured activities linked to life forms,
machines and materials and human services, helping students connect
classroom learning with real-life contexts.
GRADE -7th
Activity 1: Visit to a hospital/Primary Health Centre (PHC)/Community
Health Centre (CHC)
It is designed to help you understand how healthcare systems operate, how patients
are treated, and how safety standards are maintained.

Preparation
Before you go, ensure you wear a mask and you have :

• Notebook/sheets and a binder for notes.


• Stationery (pens, pencils).
• First-aid materials (handbook, bandages, cotton swabs, medical tape, masks,
etc.).
What to Observe During Your Visit

Pay close attention to these key areas to gather information for your report:

• Patient Care: How medical staff examine and treat patients.


• Equipment: Use of tools like thermometers, BP machines, and stethoscopes.
• Environment: Cleanliness, safety measures, and waiting areas.
• Administration: How records, billing, and reports are handled.
• Patient Comfort: Availability of fans, beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers.

Recording Your Findings

After the visit, you should document the following in your Health Handbook:

1. Facilities available
2. Services provided to patients.
3. Common local illnesses and prevention methods.
4. What to do in an emergency
5. Fees, billing information
6. When to seek medical help versus managing at home.
7. What to do when someone falls sick in the night or on a holiday.

Information that could help you in the future

• Date and time of visit:


• Location:
• Type of centre (hospital/CHC/PHC/other)
• Name of centre:
• Name of expert(s) you interacted with:
• Emergency contacts:
• Emergency ambulance number:

Activity 2 : Making Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) at home is a simple,


precise process used to treat dehydration from diarrhoea or [Link] this
ORS solution at home and write down the step wise procedure in your handbook
along with diagrams.

Standard Home ORS Recipe

Activity 3: Preparing your first aid kit...


• A well-stocked first aid kit can help keep you safe and healthy in your own
home. Prepare a first aid kit for your home.
What Should your First-Aid Kit Include?
• A list of emergency phone numbers
• Adhesive tape
• Adhesive bandages (Band-Aids)
• Antiseptic wipes
• Soap
• Hand sanitizer
• Antiseptic solution
• Sharp scissors
• Alcohol wipes or ethyl alcohol
• A thermometer
• Antibacterial creams
• Basic Pain removal spray or creams

Precautions
• Always seek adult help in case of severe injuries.
• Never use medicines without a doctor’s advice.
• Check expiry dates regularly.
• Keep the kit out of reach of small children.

Conclusion: Creating a first-aid kit helps us stay ready for small emergencies
at home or school. It provides quick help for minor injuries and teaches us the
importance of safety, hygiene, and preparedness.

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