Grade 3 Science · Scientific and Engineering Practices
Virginia SOL 3.1.CI
Virginia SOL 3.1.CI is part of the Scientific and Engineering Practices strand in Grade 3 Science (Science). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students obtain, evaluate, and communicate scientific information and design ideas. Below is what 3.1.CI covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 3.1.CI for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 3.1.CI means
Obtain, evaluate, and communicate scientific information and design ideas.
Practice Grade 3 Science SOL questions
Free Grade 3 Science questions from official Virginia Department of Education released SOL tests — good practice while you work on 3.1.CI and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. Which two senses would BEST help a person measure hair length?
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Answer: B — Touch and sight
2. Which of these is MOST flexible?
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Answer: H — Drinking straw
3. After winter, which of these will MOST likely make a tree start to bud?
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Answer: D — More hours of daylight
4. A balance scale shows an empty balloon on one side and the same type of balloon filled with air on the other side. The side with the balloon full of air is lower. Which of these is shown by the balance?
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Answer: H — Air has mass.
Skills you’ll practice for 3.1.CI
- Read and comprehend reading-level appropriate texts and/or other reliable media.
- Communicate scientific information, design ideas, and/or solutions with others.
Key concepts covered by 3.1.CI
- text comprehension
- reliable media
- scientific reading
- scientific communication
- design ideas
- solution presentation
How to study and practice SOL 3.1.CI
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 3.1.CI 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 3 Science standards in Scientific and Engineering Practices
- 3.1.AQ — Ask questions and define problems that can be investigated scientifically or solved through engineering design.
- 3.1.PI — Plan and carry out investigations to gather data and test hypotheses.
- 3.1.ID — Interpret, analyze, and evaluate data to draw conclusions.
- 3.1.CE — Construct and critique conclusions and explanations using evidence.
- 3.1.MO — Develop and use models to represent phenomena and design solutions.
Frequently asked questions about SOL 3.1.CI
What is Virginia SOL 3.1.CI?
SOL 3.1.CI is a Grade 3 Science Standard of Learning in the Scientific and Engineering Practices strand. It expects students to obtain, evaluate, and communicate scientific information and design ideas.
What skills does SOL 3.1.CI cover?
SOL 3.1.CI is assessed on 2 skills: read and comprehend reading-level appropriate texts and/or other reliable media; communicate scientific information, design ideas, and/or solutions with others.
What strand of Grade 3 Science is SOL 3.1.CI in?
SOL 3.1.CI belongs to the Scientific and Engineering Practices reporting strand of the Grade 3 Science Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 3.1.CI?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 3.1.CI 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.