Grade 2 History SOL Prep

History and Social Science Skills

• 2.SK.1 — Apply history and social science skills to analyze and interpret information sources.

Civics

• 2.CV.1 — Distinguish between rights and responsibilities of individuals in the United States.
• 2.CV.2 — Understand the benefits and responsibilities of U.S. citizenship.
• 2.CV.3 — Explain how communities honor local and national traditions and recognize designated holidays.
• 2.CV.4 — Recognize state and national symbols and their meanings.

History

• 2.HI.1 — Identify the geographic location, use of resources, and contributions of Indigenous people past and present.
• 2.HI.2 — Identify the geographic location, use of resources, and contributions of European explorers and their influence on North America.
• 2.HI.3 — Describe the revolutionaries who fought for America's freedom (1764–1781).
• 2.HI.4 — Understand the principles of American democracy and relate them to the founding of the nation.
• 2.HI.5 — Understand key events in United States history.
• 2.HI.6 — Describe the contributions and roles of changemakers in United States history.

Geography

• 2.GE.1 — Develop geographic mapping skills using world maps and globes.
• 2.GE.2 — Connect geography to landmarks and historic events.

Economics

• 2.EC.1 — Understand basic economic principles.

What is on the Grade 2 History SOL test?

Grade 2 History is organized into 5 strands: History and Social Science Skills, Civics, History, Geography, Economics.

How many standards does Grade 2 History cover?

Grade 2 History covers 14 individual Virginia SOL standards across its 5 strands.