Grade 2 Science · Matter
Virginia SOL 2.3
Virginia SOL 2.3 is part of the Matter strand in Grade 2 Science (Science). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students investigate and understand that matter can exist in different phases and has specific characteristics. Below is what 2.3 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 2.3 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 2.3 means
Investigate and understand that matter can exist in different phases and has specific characteristics.
Skills you’ll practice for 2.3
- Recognize that matter has mass and takes up space.
- Identify characteristics of solids, liquids, and gases.
- Demonstrate that heating and cooling can change the phases of matter.
Key concepts covered by 2.3
- mass
- volume
- matter properties
- physical properties
- solid
- liquid
- gas
- matter phases
- physical states
- phase change
- heating
- cooling
- melting
- freezing
- evaporation
- condensation
How to study and practice SOL 2.3
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 2.3 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 2.3
What is Virginia SOL 2.3?
SOL 2.3 is a Grade 2 Science Standard of Learning in the Matter strand. It expects students to investigate and understand that matter can exist in different phases and has specific characteristics.
What skills does SOL 2.3 cover?
SOL 2.3 is assessed on 3 skills: recognize that matter has mass and takes up space; identify characteristics of solids, liquids, and gases; demonstrate that heating and cooling can change the phases of matter.
What strand of Grade 2 Science is SOL 2.3 in?
SOL 2.3 belongs to the Matter reporting strand of the Grade 2 Science Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 2.3?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 2.3 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.