Grade 2 Science · Living Systems and Processes

Virginia SOL 2.4

Virginia SOL 2.4 is part of the Living Systems and Processes strand in Grade 2 Science (Science). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students investigate and understand that plants and animals undergo a series of orderly changes as they grow and develop. Below is what 2.4 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 2.4 for the Virginia SOL test.

What SOL 2.4 means

Investigate and understand that plants and animals undergo a series of orderly changes as they grow and develop.

Skills you’ll practice for 2.4

  • Identify the life cycles of animals.
  • Identify the life cycles of plants.

Key concepts covered by 2.4

  • animal life cycle
  • metamorphosis
  • growth stages
  • developmental stages
  • plant life cycle
  • seed germination

How to study and practice SOL 2.4

Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 2.4 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.

  • 2.5Investigate and understand that living things are part of a system and interact with their environment.

Frequently asked questions about SOL 2.4

What is Virginia SOL 2.4?

SOL 2.4 is a Grade 2 Science Standard of Learning in the Living Systems and Processes strand. It expects students to investigate and understand that plants and animals undergo a series of orderly changes as they grow and develop.

What skills does SOL 2.4 cover?

SOL 2.4 is assessed on 2 skills: identify the life cycles of animals; identify the life cycles of plants.

What strand of Grade 2 Science is SOL 2.4 in?

SOL 2.4 belongs to the Living Systems and Processes reporting strand of the Grade 2 Science Virginia Standards of Learning.

How do I study and practice for SOL 2.4?

Start with a diagnostic to see whether 2.4 is already solid, then work the 2 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.