Grade 1 Science · Earth and Space Systems
Virginia SOL 1.7
Virginia SOL 1.7 is part of the Earth and Space Systems strand in Grade 1 Science (Science). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students investigate and understand weather and seasonal changes. Below is what 1.7 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 1.7 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 1.7 means
Investigate and understand weather and seasonal changes.
Skills you’ll practice for 1.7
- Recognize that changes in temperature, light, and precipitation occur over time.
- Identify relationships between daily weather and the season.
- Explain how changes in temperature, light, and precipitation affect plants and animals, including humans.
Key concepts covered by 1.7
- weather changes
- temperature
- light
- precipitation
- time
- weather-season relationship
- seasons
- daily weather
- environmental impact
- plants
- animals
- humans
How to study and practice SOL 1.7
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 1.7 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 Earth and Space Systems
- 1.6 — Investigate and understand the relationship between the sun and Earth.
Frequently asked questions about SOL 1.7
What is Virginia SOL 1.7?
SOL 1.7 is a Grade 1 Science Standard of Learning in the Earth and Space Systems strand. It expects students to investigate and understand weather and seasonal changes.
What skills does SOL 1.7 cover?
SOL 1.7 is assessed on 3 skills: recognize that changes in temperature, light, and precipitation occur over time; identify relationships between daily weather and the season; explain how changes in temperature, light, and precipitation affect plants and animals, including humans.
What strand of Grade 1 Science is SOL 1.7 in?
SOL 1.7 belongs to the Earth and Space Systems reporting strand of the Grade 1 Science Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 1.7?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 1.7 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.