Grade 1 History · Geography
Virginia SOL 1.G.2
Virginia SOL 1.G.2 is part of the Geography strand in Grade 1 History (History). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students connect geography to historic events of Virginia and the United States. Below is what 1.G.2 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 1.G.2 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 1.G.2 means
Connect geography to historic events of Virginia and the United States.
Skills you’ll practice for 1.G.2
- Identify landforms and bodies of water of Virginia and describe how they affect the way people live.
- Understand that the location of Virginia determines its climate and its four distinct seasons.
- Locate the site of the Jamestown colony.
- Locate Richmond and Washington, D.C. on Virginia and United States maps.
Key concepts covered by 1.G.2
- landforms
- bodies of water
- Virginia geography
- human impact
- Virginia climate
- seasons
- geographic location
- Jamestown
- colony location
- Richmond
- Washington, D.C.
- Virginia map
- United States map
How to study and practice SOL 1.G.2
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 1.G.2 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.1 — Develop geographic skills including map reading, symbols, and directions.
Frequently asked questions about SOL 1.G.2
What is Virginia SOL 1.G.2?
SOL 1.G.2 is a Grade 1 History Standard of Learning in the Geography strand. It expects students to connect geography to historic events of Virginia and the United States.
What skills does SOL 1.G.2 cover?
SOL 1.G.2 is assessed on 4 skills: identify landforms and bodies of water of Virginia and describe how they affect the way people live; understand that the location of Virginia determines its climate and its four distinct seasons; locate the site of the Jamestown colony; locate Richmond and Washington, D.C. on Virginia and United States maps.
What strand of Grade 1 History is SOL 1.G.2 in?
SOL 1.G.2 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.2?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 1.G.2 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.