Grade 3 Science · Earth and Space Systems
Virginia SOL 3.6
Virginia SOL 3.6 is part of the Earth and Space Systems strand in Grade 3 Science (Science). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students investigate and understand the importance of soil in ecosystems. Below is what 3.6 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 3.6 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 3.6 means
Investigate and understand the importance of soil in ecosystems.
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 3.6 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. Snow and sleet are two kinds of —
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Answer: F — precipitation
2. Pictures show the height of a growing plant over four years. Year 1: 3 feet Year 2: 6 feet Year 4: 10 feet The picture for Year 3 is missing. Which height is most reasonable for Year 3?
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Answer: A — 5 feet
3. Several animals are shown: a bird, a frog, a fish, and a snake. Which statement is true for all of these animals?
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Answer: A — They all hatch from eggs.
4. Which of these will change when a piece of wood is chopped into smaller pieces?
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Answer: A — The weight of each piece
Skills you’ll practice for 3.6
- Recognize that soil, with its different components, is important to organisms.
- Recognize that soil provides support and nutrients necessary for plant growth.
Key concepts covered by 3.6
- soil components
- soil importance
- organism support
- soil nutrients
- soil support
- plant nutrients
- plant growth
- soil composition
How to study and practice SOL 3.6
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 3.6 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 Earth and Space Systems
- 3.7 — Investigate and understand the water cycle and its importance to life on Earth.
Frequently asked questions about SOL 3.6
What is Virginia SOL 3.6?
SOL 3.6 is a Grade 3 Science Standard of Learning in the Earth and Space Systems strand. It expects students to investigate and understand the importance of soil in ecosystems.
What skills does SOL 3.6 cover?
SOL 3.6 is assessed on 2 skills: recognize that soil, with its different components, is important to organisms; recognize that soil provides support and nutrients necessary for plant growth.
What strand of Grade 3 Science is SOL 3.6 in?
SOL 3.6 belongs to the Earth and Space Systems reporting strand of the Grade 3 Science Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 3.6?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 3.6 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.