Grade 1 History · Geography
Virginia SOL 1.G.1
Virginia SOL 1.G.1 is part of the Geography strand in Grade 1 History (History). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students develop geographic skills including map reading, symbols, and directions. Below is what 1.G.1 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 1.G.1 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 1.G.1 means
Develop geographic skills including map reading, symbols, and directions.
Skills you’ll practice for 1.G.1
- Use basic map symbols including references to land, water, cities, and roads.
- Use cardinal directions on maps.
- Locate Virginia, the United States, continents, and oceans on maps and globes.
- Construct simple maps including a title, map legend or key, and a compass rose.
Key concepts covered by 1.G.1
- map symbols
- land
- water
- cities
- roads
- cardinal directions
- north
- south
- east
- west
- Virginia
- United States
- continents
- oceans
- maps
- globes
- map construction
- title
- legend
- compass rose
- simple maps
How to study and practice SOL 1.G.1
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 1.G.1 is already solid, then work each skill above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see our Virginia SOL practice tests guide and how to study for the SOL test.
Related Grade 1 History standards in Geography
- 1.G.2 — Connect geography to historic events of Virginia and the United States.
Frequently asked questions about SOL 1.G.1
What is Virginia SOL 1.G.1?
SOL 1.G.1 is a Grade 1 History Standard of Learning in the Geography strand. It expects students to develop geographic skills including map reading, symbols, and directions.
What skills does SOL 1.G.1 cover?
SOL 1.G.1 is assessed on 4 skills: use basic map symbols including references to land, water, cities, and roads; use cardinal directions on maps; locate Virginia, the United States, continents, and oceans on maps and globes; construct simple maps including a title, map legend or key, and a compass rose.
What strand of Grade 1 History is SOL 1.G.1 in?
SOL 1.G.1 belongs to the Geography reporting strand of the Grade 1 History Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 1.G.1?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 1.G.1 is already solid, then work the 4 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.