Design a Hydration Challenge

Use this activity sheet to plan a creative, fun, and achievable hydration challenge for your group. Be sure to include clear rules, a set duration, and ways to track progress and motivate teammates.

Group Name: ____________________________

Challenge Name: __________________________

1. Objective (What do you want teammates to accomplish?)

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2. Participants & Roles

• Who will join? (Names or team roles)

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• Role assignments (e.g., Reminder Leader, Tracker, Reward Coordinator)

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3. Rules & Guidelines

• Define how much water to drink and when (e.g., one glass every hour).

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4. Duration & Schedule

• Total length of the challenge (days or weeks): ________
• Check-in times (e.g., daily at lunch, end of day): ________________
  
  
  

5. Tracking Progress

• How will you record water intake? (charts, apps, tokens)

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6. Motivation & Rewards

• What incentives will you use? (stickers, shout-outs, small prizes)

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7. Reminders & Accountability

• How will you remind teammates? (alarms, buddy checks, posters)
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8. Reflection Plan

• When and how will you discuss how it’s going? (end-of-week survey, group chat)
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Once your plan is complete, be ready to share a 1–2 minute overview with the class!

Materials Needed:

• Printed copy of this activity sheet
• Pens or markers
• Daily Water Log Worksheet for tracking details

Daily Water Log Worksheet

Date: ____________________________

Daily Hydration Goal

How many cups or milliliters of water will you aim to drink today?
Goal: _______________ cups / _______________ ml

Water Intake Log

Use the table below to record each time you drink water. Be honest and note how you feel or what you’re doing.

Reflection Questions

1. Did you meet your hydration goal for today? Why or why not?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

2. What strategies or reminders helped you drink water throughout the day?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

3. What barriers or challenges did you face in staying hydrated? How could you overcome them tomorrow?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Be sure to bring this log to your next group meeting when you design your hydration challenge with the Design a Hydration Challenge Activity. Good luck staying hydrated!

Daily Water Log Answer Key

This answer key provides grading guidelines and exemplar responses to help teachers evaluate students’ Daily Water Log Worksheet entries. Because logs and reflections are subjective, use the rubric below to assess completeness, realism, and depth of student responses.

1. Daily Hydration Goal (3 points)

Expectations:

• Student sets a realistic target based on general recommendations (about 6–10 cups or 1500–2500 mL).
• Goal is clearly stated in cups and/or milliliters.

Scoring Rubric:
• 3 pts – Goal is within recommended range (6–10 cups / 1500–2500 mL) and properly labeled.
• 2 pts – Goal is slightly outside the range (e.g., 4–5 cups or 11–12 cups) but shows understanding.
• 1 pt – Goal is unrealistic (e.g., 1 cup or 20 cups) or missing units.

2. Water Intake Log (4 points)

Expectations:

• At least 5–6 entries spanning morning, mid-day, and afternoon.
• Amounts cumulatively approach the student’s stated goal.
• Notes reflect context (e.g., “after PE,” “felt thirsty,” “during math class”).

Scoring Rubric:
• 4 pts – 6+ entries, appropriate amounts, and meaningful notes for each.
• 3 pts – 4–5 entries, reasonable amounts, and some notes.
• 2 pts – 2–3 entries or missing context in notes.
• 1 pt – Fewer than 2 entries or no contextual notes.

3. Reflection Questions (3 questions, 3 points each)

Question 1

Did you meet your hydration goal for today? Why or why not?

Expectations:

• Clear Yes or No answer.
• A specific reason (e.g., forgetfulness, busy schedule, used reminders).

Exemplars:

• “Yes—I hit 8 cups because I refilled my bottle at lunch and used an alarm every hour.”
• “No—I only drank 4 cups since I forgot my water bottle; next time I’ll keep one on my desk.”

Scoring (3 pts):
• 3 pts – Direct answer and specific reason.
• 2 pts – Answer given but reason is vague (“I was busy”).
• 1 pt – Neither clear answer nor reason.

Question 2

What strategies or reminders helped you drink water throughout the day?

Expectations:

• At least two concrete strategies (e.g., alarms, buddy system, visible bottle).

Exemplars:

• “I set my phone alarm every hour and put a sticky note on my binder.”
• “My friend and I did a quick check-in at lunch to make sure we both had water.”

Scoring (3 pts):
• 3 pts – Two or more detailed strategies.
• 2 pts – One solid strategy or two very basic ones.
• 1 pt – No clear strategies listed.

Question 3

What barriers or challenges did you face in staying hydrated? How could you overcome them tomorrow?

Expectations:

• Identification of at least one barrier (e.g., forgetting, taste, busy periods).
• A realistic solution or plan to address it.

Exemplars:

• “Barrier: I forgot during after-school club. Fix: I’ll drink before club and set a watch alarm.”
• “Barrier: Plain water bored me. Fix: I’ll add lemon slices or use a fun water bottle.”

Scoring (3 pts):
• 3 pts – Specific barrier plus practical solution.
• 2 pts – Barrier noted but solution is vague.
• 1 pt – Barrier or solution missing or unclear.

4. Overall Completion & Effort (Up to 2 bonus points)

• +1 pt for neatness and legible handwriting.
• +1 pt for extra reflections (e.g., mood changes, energy levels beyond required fields).

Grading Summary

• Daily Hydration Goal: 3 pts
• Water Intake Log: 4 pts
• Reflection Q1: 3 pts
• Reflection Q2: 3 pts
• Reflection Q3: 3 pts
• Bonus Completion/Effort: 2 pts

Total Possible: 18 points

Use this key alongside the Daily Water Log Worksheet to provide targeted feedback. Encourage students to apply their insights when they reconvene for the Design a Hydration Challenge Activity. Good luck!