Grade 3 Science · Matter
Virginia SOL 3.3
Virginia SOL 3.3 is part of the Matter strand in Grade 3 Science (Science). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students investigate and understand how materials interact with water. Below is what 3.3 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 3.3 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 3.3 means
Investigate and understand how materials interact with water.
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 3.3 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. A student is asked to bring something that feels rough to class. Which would be BEST to bring?
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Answer: H — Sandpaper
2. A black bear eats grasses, roots, berries, insects, fish, and other small animals. Which of these BEST describes a black bear?
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Answer: A — Omnivore
3. Which of the following is one nonliving part in the habitat of a bluebird?
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Answer: B — Air they breathe
4. Ice cubes are an example of which form of water?
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Answer: H — Solid
Skills you’ll practice for 3.3
- Investigate how solids and liquids mix with water in different ways.
- Recognize that many solids dissolve more easily in hot water than in cold water.
Key concepts covered by 3.3
- solids
- liquids
- water interaction
- mixing
- dissolving
- hot water
- cold water
- solubility
How to study and practice SOL 3.3
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 3.3 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.
Frequently asked questions about SOL 3.3
What is Virginia SOL 3.3?
SOL 3.3 is a Grade 3 Science Standard of Learning in the Matter strand. It expects students to investigate and understand how materials interact with water.
What skills does SOL 3.3 cover?
SOL 3.3 is assessed on 2 skills: investigate how solids and liquids mix with water in different ways; recognize that many solids dissolve more easily in hot water than in cold water.
What strand of Grade 3 Science is SOL 3.3 in?
SOL 3.3 belongs to the Matter reporting strand of the Grade 3 Science Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 3.3?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 3.3 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.