This chapter covers matter, elements, atomic structure, and bonding. The case and text assignment lead into a lecture on these topics and an introduction to organic molecules. SAMe is used as an example of an organic molecule. Additionally, students consider issues or concerns regarding dietary supplements. The case is used with a class of 20 students.
Students read the case individually and then are broken into groups of four.
Group members are assigned the tasks of facilitator, reader, scribe, or spokesperson. The reader then rereads the case to the entire group with questions being recorded as the case is reread. The second reading is not necessary, and in the future students will read the case individually and then formulate and record questions as a group. Each group contributes a minimum of two questions to a class list that is recorded on the board. Additional information Bill should have about SAMe.