Grade 2 Science · Earth and Space Systems
Virginia SOL 2.7
Virginia SOL 2.7 is part of the Earth and Space Systems strand in Grade 2 Science (Science). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students investigate and understand that weather patterns and seasonal changes affect plants, animals, and their surroundings. Below is what 2.7 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 2.7 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 2.7 means
Investigate and understand that weather patterns and seasonal changes affect plants, animals, and their surroundings.
Skills you’ll practice for 2.7
- 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).
Key concepts covered by 2.7
- seasonal changes
- growth patterns
- behavioral changes
- adaptation
- land changes
- wind erosion
- weathering
- landforms
- erosion
- rapid changes
- slow changes
- storms
- landform changes
How to study and practice SOL 2.7
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 2.7 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 2 Science standards in Earth and Space Systems
- 2.6 — Investigate and understand that there are different types of weather on Earth and how to measure and interpret weather data.
Frequently asked questions about SOL 2.7
What is Virginia SOL 2.7?
SOL 2.7 is a Grade 2 Science Standard of Learning in the Earth and Space Systems strand. It expects students to investigate and understand that weather patterns and seasonal changes affect plants, animals, and their surroundings.
What skills does SOL 2.7 cover?
SOL 2.7 is assessed on 3 skills: 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).
What strand of Grade 2 Science is SOL 2.7 in?
SOL 2.7 belongs to the Earth and Space Systems reporting strand of the Grade 2 Science Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 2.7?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 2.7 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.