Students grew some seeds in a plastic bag with a wet paper towel. They took a picture each day to record growth. Which description is MOST likely the first picture the students took?

A plastic bag with a paper towel, water, and a seed with a small root

A plastic bag with a paper towel, water, and a seed with roots and leaves

A plastic bag with a paper towel, water, and an unchanged seed

A plastic bag with a paper towel and water, but no seed

Grade 3 Science · Scientific and Engineering Practices

Virginia SOL 3.1.PI

Virginia SOL 3.1.PI is part of the Scientific and Engineering Practices strand in Grade 3 Science (Science). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students plan and carry out investigations to gather data and test hypotheses. Below is what 3.1.PI covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 3.1.PI for the Virginia SOL test.

Practice 3.1.PI All Grade 3 Science standards

What SOL 3.1.PI means

Plan and carry out investigations to gather data and test hypotheses.

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.PI and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.

1. Most plants begin their life cycle as —
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Answer: D — seeds
2. A picture shows a hand holding a bar magnet near metal objects, with some objects sticking to the magnet. Which of these is the BEST title for the picture?
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Answer: F — How Magnets Attract
3. Students grew some seeds in a plastic bag with a wet paper towel. They took a picture each day to record growth. Which description is MOST likely the first picture the students took?
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Answer: B — A plastic bag with a paper towel, water, and a seed with a small root
4. Where will a sidewalk feel hottest on a warm, clear day?
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Answer: G — In direct sunlight

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Skills you’ll practice for 3.1.PI

With guidance, plan and conduct investigations.
Use appropriate methods and/or tools for collecting data.
Estimate length, mass, volume, and temperature.
Measure length, mass, volume, and temperature in metric and U.S. Customary units using proper tools.
Measure elapsed time.
Use tools and/or materials to design and/or build a device that solves a specific problem.

Key concepts covered by 3.1.PI

investigation planning
data collection
guided inquiry
data collection methods
measurement tools
investigation tools
estimation
length
mass
volume
temperature
measurement
metric units
U.S. Customary units
proper tools
elapsed time
time measurement
stopwatch
device design
problem-solving
engineering design

How to study and practice SOL 3.1.PI

Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 3.1.PI 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.

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3.1.AQ — Ask questions and define problems that can be investigated scientifically or solved through engineering design.
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.
3.1.CI — Obtain, evaluate, and communicate scientific information and design ideas.

Frequently asked questions about SOL 3.1.PI

What is Virginia SOL 3.1.PI?

SOL 3.1.PI is a Grade 3 Science Standard of Learning in the Scientific and Engineering Practices strand. It expects students to plan and carry out investigations to gather data and test hypotheses.

What skills does SOL 3.1.PI cover?

SOL 3.1.PI is assessed on 6 skills: with guidance, plan and conduct investigations; use appropriate methods and/or tools for collecting data; estimate length, mass, volume, and temperature; measure length, mass, volume, and temperature in metric and U.S. Customary units using proper tools; measure elapsed time; use tools and/or materials to design and/or build a device that solves a specific problem.

What strand of Grade 3 Science is SOL 3.1.PI in?

SOL 3.1.PI 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.PI?

Start with a diagnostic to see whether 3.1.PI is already solid, then work the 6 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.