Form and Function Answers

Considering Form and Function 

Structure	Description of Form	Description of Function
Desk	Made from wood and metal It has a rectangular flat surface with four circular legs	Used to support books, binders and to provide a surface to write on.
Chair	Four legs, sometimes attached to the desk. Made from plastic and metal. Has a back support and a surface to sit on, has four legs	Used to support our bodies in a sitting position
Coat Rack	Made from wood, metal or plastic Its shape is a tall pole with a wider base; there are hooks at the top	Used to hang coats and other clothing, to hang bags
Pen	Made from plastic. Hollow container holds the ink in a stick-like shape.	Used to write with using hands
Bulletin Board	Piece of cork board attached to the wall with a metal frame. Large thin rectangular shape.	Used to display work, art or information
Shelves	Made from wood    The shape is a rectangular prism open on one side, there are flat wooden boards inside	Used to support books or other objects
Binder	Made from plastic, cardboard, and metal. Plastic covers the outside of rectangular cardboard.	Used to store and organize papers