What Are Islands and How Many Do You See?

GeoSTEM
Lesson Plan Content
Description: 
In this lesson, children will learn that islands are composed of land surrounded by water and how islands are formed in the ocean through volcanic action. They will also write and understand the numbers 0-20 by creating a counting book.
Author: 
Kathy Knowler
Grade Range: 
PreK-K
Duration: 
1-2 class periods
Lesson Materials
Teacher Instructions: 
Standards
National Geography Standards: 
4: The physical and human characteristics of places
6: How culture and experience influence people's perceptions of places and regions