Grade 1 Science · Living Systems and Processes
Virginia SOL 1.5
Virginia SOL 1.5 is part of the Living Systems and Processes strand in Grade 1 Science (Science). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students investigate and understand that animals, including humans, have basic life needs. Below is what 1.5 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 1.5 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 1.5 means
Investigate and understand that animals, including humans, have basic life needs.
Skills you’ll practice for 1.5
- Identify that animals need air, food, water, shelter, and space (habitat).
- Recognize that animals have different physical characteristics that perform specific functions.
- Classify animals based on a variety of characteristics.
Key concepts covered by 1.5
- animal needs
- air
- food
- water
- shelter
- habitat
- animal characteristics
- physical traits
- functions
- adaptations
- animal classification
- characteristics
- taxonomy
How to study and practice SOL 1.5
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 1.5 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 Grade 1 Science standards in Living Systems and Processes
- 1.4 — Investigate and understand that plants have basic life needs and functional parts.
Frequently asked questions about SOL 1.5
What is Virginia SOL 1.5?
SOL 1.5 is a Grade 1 Science Standard of Learning in the Living Systems and Processes strand. It expects students to investigate and understand that animals, including humans, have basic life needs.
What skills does SOL 1.5 cover?
SOL 1.5 is assessed on 3 skills: identify that animals need air, food, water, shelter, and space (habitat); recognize that animals have different physical characteristics that perform specific functions; classify animals based on a variety of characteristics.
What strand of Grade 1 Science is SOL 1.5 in?
SOL 1.5 belongs to the Living Systems and Processes reporting strand of the Grade 1 Science Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 1.5?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 1.5 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.