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Why Do Athletes Drink Sports Drinks?

The Science Teacher—December 2010

Why does an athlete reach for a sports drink after a tough game or practice? The learning cycle presented in this article helps students answer this question. Learning cycles (Marek 2009) are designed to guide students through direct experiences with a particular concept. In this article, students learn about osmosis, or the moving of water into and out of cells through semipermeable membranes.
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