Grade 1 Science · Earth Resources
Virginia SOL 1.8
Virginia SOL 1.8 is part of the Earth Resources strand in Grade 1 Science (Science). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students investigate and understand responsible use of natural resources. Below is what 1.8 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 1.8 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 1.8 means
Investigate and understand responsible use of natural resources.
Skills you’ll practice for 1.8
- Recognize that most natural resources are limited.
- Identify how human actions can affect the availability of natural resources.
- Explain how reducing, reusing, and recycling conserve natural resources.
Key concepts covered by 1.8
- natural resources
- scarcity
- limited resources
- human impact
- resource availability
- conservation
- reduce
- reuse
- recycle
- resource management
How to study and practice SOL 1.8
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 1.8 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 1.8
What is Virginia SOL 1.8?
SOL 1.8 is a Grade 1 Science Standard of Learning in the Earth Resources strand. It expects students to investigate and understand responsible use of natural resources.
What skills does SOL 1.8 cover?
SOL 1.8 is assessed on 3 skills: recognize that most natural resources are limited; identify how human actions can affect the availability of natural resources; explain how reducing, reusing, and recycling conserve natural resources.
What strand of Grade 1 Science is SOL 1.8 in?
SOL 1.8 belongs to the Earth Resources reporting strand of the Grade 1 Science Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 1.8?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 1.8 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.