Earth and Space Systems

Virginia SOL 2.7

Investigate and understand that weather patterns and seasonal changes affect plants, animals, and their surroundings.

What students need to be able to do

  • Explain how weather and seasonal changes affect the growth and behavior of living things.
  • Recognize how wind and weather can change the land over time.
  • Compare changes that happen quickly (e.g., storms) to those that happen slowly (e.g., erosion).