Grade 1 Science · Matter
Virginia SOL 1.3
Virginia SOL 1.3 is part of the Matter strand in Grade 1 Science (Science). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students investigate and understand that objects are made from materials with specific physical properties. Below is what 1.3 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 1.3 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 1.3 means
Investigate and understand that objects are made from materials with specific physical properties.
Skills you’ll practice for 1.3
- Recognize that objects are made of one or more materials with different physical properties.
- Identify that materials can be used for a variety of purposes based on their properties.
- Observe that changing the size of a material does not alter most physical properties.
- Determine how the type and amount of material affect how much light can pass through an object.
Key concepts covered by 1.3
- materials
- physical properties
- composition
- material uses
- properties
- functionality
- size change
- material transformation
- light transmission
- material type
- material amount
- opacity
How to study and practice SOL 1.3
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 1.3 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 1.3
What is Virginia SOL 1.3?
SOL 1.3 is a Grade 1 Science Standard of Learning in the Matter strand. It expects students to investigate and understand that objects are made from materials with specific physical properties.
What skills does SOL 1.3 cover?
SOL 1.3 is assessed on 4 skills: recognize that objects are made of one or more materials with different physical properties; identify that materials can be used for a variety of purposes based on their properties; observe that changing the size of a material does not alter most physical properties; determine how the type and amount of material affect how much light can pass through an object.
What strand of Grade 1 Science is SOL 1.3 in?
SOL 1.3 belongs to the Matter reporting strand of the Grade 1 Science Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 1.3?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 1.3 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.