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Virginia SOL 1.H.2
Virginia SOL 1.H.2 is part of the History strand in Grade 1 History (History). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students describe contributions of Virginia's diverse people and the stories of changemakers in Virginia history. Below is what 1.H.2 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 1.H.2 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 1.H.2 means
Describe contributions of Virginia's diverse people and the stories of changemakers in Virginia history.
Skills you’ll practice for 1.H.2
- Describe contributions of Indigenous people such as Chief Powhatan and Pocahontas.
- Describe contributions of explorers such as John Smith and Christopher Newport.
- Describe contributions of Presidents such as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and James Monroe.
- Describe contributions of barrier breakers such as John Mercer Langston, Booker T. Washington, Maggie L. Walker, Barbara Johns, Arthur R. Ashe, Jr., and L. Douglas Wilder.
Key concepts covered by 1.H.2
- Chief Powhatan
- Pocahontas
- Indigenous people
- Virginia history
- John Smith
- Christopher Newport
- explorers
- George Washington
- Thomas Jefferson
- James Madison
- James Monroe
- Presidents
- John Mercer Langston
- Booker T. Washington
- Maggie L. Walker
- Barbara Johns
- Arthur R. Ashe, Jr.
- L. Douglas Wilder
- barrier breakers
How to study and practice SOL 1.H.2
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 1.H.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 History
- 1.H.1 — Understand Virginia's history by identifying important events, locations, and changes over time.
Frequently asked questions about SOL 1.H.2
What is Virginia SOL 1.H.2?
SOL 1.H.2 is a Grade 1 History Standard of Learning in the History strand. It expects students to describe contributions of Virginia's diverse people and the stories of changemakers in Virginia history.
What skills does SOL 1.H.2 cover?
SOL 1.H.2 is assessed on 4 skills: describe contributions of Indigenous people such as Chief Powhatan and Pocahontas; describe contributions of explorers such as John Smith and Christopher Newport; describe contributions of Presidents such as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and James Monroe; describe contributions of barrier breakers such as John Mercer Langston, Booker T. Washington, Maggie L. Walker, Barbara Johns, Arthur R. Ashe, Jr., and L. Douglas Wilder.
What strand of Grade 1 History is SOL 1.H.2 in?
SOL 1.H.2 belongs to the History reporting strand of the Grade 1 History Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 1.H.2?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 1.H.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.