Grade 2 History · Civics

Virginia SOL 2.CV.4

Virginia SOL 2.CV.4 is part of the Civics strand in Grade 2 History (History). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students recognize state and national symbols and their meanings. Below is what 2.CV.4 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 2.CV.4 for the Virginia SOL test.

What SOL 2.CV.4 means

Recognize state and national symbols and their meanings.

Skills you’ll practice for 2.CV.4

  • Locate the Virginia and United States capitals and capitol buildings.
  • Explain the meaning behind symbols including the American flag, bald eagle, Washington Monument, Liberty Bell, and Statue of Liberty.
  • Learn about the meaning of the American flag and the words in the Pledge of Allegiance and the national anthem.

Key concepts covered by 2.CV.4

  • capitals
  • capitol buildings
  • symbols
  • American flag
  • bald eagle
  • Washington Monument
  • Liberty Bell
  • Statue of Liberty
  • Pledge of Allegiance
  • national anthem

How to study and practice SOL 2.CV.4

Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 2.CV.4 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.

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

Frequently asked questions about SOL 2.CV.4

What is Virginia SOL 2.CV.4?

SOL 2.CV.4 is a Grade 2 History Standard of Learning in the Civics strand. It expects students to recognize state and national symbols and their meanings.

What skills does SOL 2.CV.4 cover?

SOL 2.CV.4 is assessed on 3 skills: locate the Virginia and United States capitals and capitol buildings; explain the meaning behind symbols including the American flag, bald eagle, Washington Monument, Liberty Bell, and Statue of Liberty; learn about the meaning of the American flag and the words in the Pledge of Allegiance and the national anthem.

What strand of Grade 2 History is SOL 2.CV.4 in?

SOL 2.CV.4 belongs to the Civics reporting strand of the Grade 2 History Virginia Standards of Learning.

How do I study and practice for SOL 2.CV.4?

Start with a diagnostic to see whether 2.CV.4 is already solid, then work the 3 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.