Kindergarten History · Geography
Virginia SOL K.GE.2
Virginia SOL K.GE.2 is part of the Geography strand in Kindergarten History (History). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students demonstrate an understanding of maps and globes. Below is what K.GE.2 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice K.GE.2 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL K.GE.2 means
Demonstrate an understanding of maps and globes.
Skills you’ll practice for K.GE.2
- Identify the similarities and differences between a map and a globe.
- Identify basic map symbols.
- Identify land and bodies of water in the local community.
- Identify the geographic location of the United States and Virginia on a map and globe.
Key concepts covered by K.GE.2
- map
- globe
- similarities
- differences
- map symbols
- land
- bodies of water
- local geography
- United States
- Virginia
- geographic location
How to study and practice SOL K.GE.2
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether K.GE.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 Kindergarten History standards in Geography
- K.GE.1 — Describe the relative location of people, places, and objects using positional words.
Frequently asked questions about SOL K.GE.2
What is Virginia SOL K.GE.2?
SOL K.GE.2 is a Kindergarten History Standard of Learning in the Geography strand. It expects students to demonstrate an understanding of maps and globes.
What skills does SOL K.GE.2 cover?
SOL K.GE.2 is assessed on 4 skills: identify the similarities and differences between a map and a globe; identify basic map symbols; identify land and bodies of water in the local community; identify the geographic location of the United States and Virginia on a map and globe.
What strand of Kindergarten History is SOL K.GE.2 in?
SOL K.GE.2 belongs to the Geography reporting strand of the Kindergarten History Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL K.GE.2?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether K.GE.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.