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Form and Function Concepts

Initial perceptual naive misconceptions (any age)

Misconceptions (Explanations, Naive understanding, Misconceptions, or Perceptual responses)

Beginning (preschool - 7 years)

Concepts

Form

  1. Objects have a shape.

Function

  1. Most objects can be used for something.
  2. The shape of an object is frequently related to use.

Intermediate (7 years - 11 years)

Concepts

Form

  1. Form is related to function.

Function

  1. Function is related to form.

Literate (11+)

Concepts

Form

  1. The form of an object or system is complementary to its function.
  2. The form of an object or system is related to the environment in which it operates.
  3. The form of an object frequently limits its function.

Function

  1. The function of an object is frequently related to its form.
  2. The function of an object or system is complementary to its design.
  3. The function of an object or system is related to the environment in which it operates.

 

Dr. Robert Sweetland's notes
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