Circle Time Questions and Discussions | Physical Education (Khel Yatra) Class 7 - New NCERT PDF Download

Circle Time: Feel the Muscle

Q1: Ask your teacher about the name of the muscle and write it down.
Answer:

• Forearm muscles (used while throwing the ball).
• Biceps (upper arm muscles).
• Quadriceps (front thigh muscles used for stepping and balance).
• Calf muscles (used while standing or moving quickly).

Q2: Did you feel the different muscles in your upper and lower body while throwing and receiving the ball? (Pop Up Question
Answer:

• Yes, arm and shoulder muscles felt tight while throwing.
• Thigh and leg muscles worked while moving and balancing.
• Working with a partner helped identify which muscles tightened during each action.

Circle Time: Working Together

Q1: What helped you move fast and better?
Answer:

• Good teamwork and moving in sync.
• Communicating with teammates while playing.
• Staying in a proper line and copying the leader’s steps.

Q2: How does a centipede move its legs? How would you move your legs together to move fast?
Answer:

• A centipede moves all legs in a wave-like, smooth pattern.
• We moved our legs at the same time by following the rhythm.
• This helped us stay connected and move quickly.

Q3: How did Marathi warrior Tanaji Malusare use Ghorpad to win the castles?
Answer:

• Tanaji tied a rope to a ghorpad (monitor lizard) to climb steep fort walls.
• This shows clever planning, courage, and teamwork—just like in our game.

Circle Time: Growing Mentally Strong

Q1: Who all had the fear of being caught while crossing the boxes?
Answer:

• Many students felt scared of being caught by the denner.
• The fear came from not wanting to lose or get eliminated.

Q2: How did you handle the fear of being caught, failure, or being eliminated from the game?
Answer:

• Focused on the fun of playing instead of fear.
• Took deep breaths to stay calm and brave.
• Encouraged friends and made plans to avoid the denner.

Circle Time: Working for Each Other

Q1: What role did you play in saving the last chicken from the hawk?
Answer:

• As the mother hen, I blocked the hawk from reaching the last chicken.
• As a chicken, I stayed close to the chain and followed the lead to stay safe.

Q2: How will students of different genders and abilities strategise to save the chicken?
Answer:

• By talking, helping, and supporting each other.
• Faster students can guide or warn others.
• Everyone, no matter their ability, can contribute by staying focused and alert.

Circle Time: Treating Each Other Well

Q1: If you were bullied, how would you feel?
Answer:

• I would feel sad, angry, or lonely.
• Being teased or pushed would make me uncomfortable.

Q2: Why does somebody engage in bullying?
Answer:

• To feel powerful or get attention.
• Sometimes they are upset or jealous.
• They may not understand how hurtful it is.

Q3: What did the bystanders do, and how did their actions affect the situation?
Answer:

• Some bystanders stayed silent, which allowed the bullying to continue.
• Others joined the bully and made it worse.
• Up-standers helped the victim and made the situation better.

Q4: What could have been done differently to prevent or stop bullying?
Answer:

• Bystanders could have spoken up or told a teacher.
• Up-standers could calmly ask the bully to stop.
• Everyone should include and support the victim.

Circle Time: Discussion about Harassment Prevention

Q1: What was challenging about responding to the situation?
Answer:

• It was hard to speak up in front of others.
• I felt nervous or didn’t know what to say.

Q2: How would you handle a similar situation in real life?
Answer:

• Stay calm and say “stop” in a firm voice.
• Tell a trusted adult like a teacher or parent.
• Support the person who was harassed and help them feel safe.