Grade 1 History · History and Social Science Skills
Virginia SOL 1.SS.1
Virginia SOL 1.SS.1 is part of the History and Social Science Skills strand in Grade 1 History (History). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students apply history and social science skills to analyze and interpret information sources and concepts. Below is what 1.SS.1 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 1.SS.1 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 1.SS.1 means
Apply history and social science skills to analyze and interpret information sources and concepts.
Skills you’ll practice for 1.SS.1
- View and explore information sources including artifacts, primary and secondary sources, charts, graphs, and diagrams.
- Apply geographic skills to identify and understand geographic features.
- Demonstrate curiosity and critical thinking through questioning.
- Sequence and organize information to clarify content.
- Identify similarities and differences to explain content.
- Recognize cause-and-effect relationships in historical and social contexts.
- Use economic decision-making models to make informed economic decisions.
- Practice civility, respect, hard work, and responsible citizenship skills.
- Use content vocabulary to demonstrate comprehension.
Key concepts covered by 1.SS.1
- artifacts
- primary sources
- secondary sources
- charts
- graphs
- diagrams
- geographic features
- geography
- landforms
- bodies of water
- critical thinking
- questioning
- inquiry
- sequencing
- organizing information
- timelines
- comparing
- contrasting
- similarities
- differences
- cause-and-effect
- consequences
- historical events
- economic decisions
- consumers
- producers
- goods
- services
- citizenship
- respect
- responsibility
- civility
- vocabulary
- content terms
- social studies terminology
How to study and practice SOL 1.SS.1
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 1.SS.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.
Frequently asked questions about SOL 1.SS.1
What is Virginia SOL 1.SS.1?
SOL 1.SS.1 is a Grade 1 History Standard of Learning in the History and Social Science Skills strand. It expects students to apply history and social science skills to analyze and interpret information sources and concepts.
What skills does SOL 1.SS.1 cover?
SOL 1.SS.1 is assessed on 9 skills: view and explore information sources including artifacts, primary and secondary sources, charts, graphs, and diagrams; apply geographic skills to identify and understand geographic features; demonstrate curiosity and critical thinking through questioning; sequence and organize information to clarify content; identify similarities and differences to explain content; recognize cause-and-effect relationships in historical and social contexts; use economic decision-making models to make informed economic decisions; practice civility, respect, hard work, and responsible citizenship skills; use content vocabulary to demonstrate comprehension.
What strand of Grade 1 History is SOL 1.SS.1 in?
SOL 1.SS.1 belongs to the History and Social Science Skills reporting strand of the Grade 1 History Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 1.SS.1?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 1.SS.1 is already solid, then work the 9 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.