Grade 4 Science · Earth and Space Systems
Virginia SOL 4.4.WP
Virginia SOL 4.4.WP is part of the Earth and Space Systems strand in Grade 4 Science (Science). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students investigate weather conditions, phenomena, and their effects on ecosystems and climate prediction. Below is what 4.4.WP covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 4.4.WP for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 4.4.WP means
Investigate weather conditions, phenomena, and their effects on ecosystems and climate prediction.
Skills you’ll practice for 4.4.WP
- Use weather measurements to create records for making weather predictions.
- Identify common and extreme weather events and their effects on ecosystems.
- Analyze long-term seasonal weather trends to determine regional climate.
Key concepts covered by 4.4.WP
- weather measurement
- data recording
- weather prediction
- weather events
- extreme weather
- ecosystem impact
- climate
- seasonal trends
- weather data analysis
How to study and practice SOL 4.4.WP
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 4.4.WP 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 4 Science standards in Earth and Space Systems
- 4.5.PS — Investigate planets, their characteristics, and their place in the solar system.
- 4.6.EMS — Investigate relationships among Earth, the moon, and the sun, including seasons, moon phases, and tides.
- 4.7.OE — Investigate the ocean environment, including geology, water properties, and marine organisms.
Frequently asked questions about SOL 4.4.WP
What is Virginia SOL 4.4.WP?
SOL 4.4.WP is a Grade 4 Science Standard of Learning in the Earth and Space Systems strand. It expects students to investigate weather conditions, phenomena, and their effects on ecosystems and climate prediction.
What skills does SOL 4.4.WP cover?
SOL 4.4.WP is assessed on 3 skills: use weather measurements to create records for making weather predictions; identify common and extreme weather events and their effects on ecosystems; analyze long-term seasonal weather trends to determine regional climate.
What strand of Grade 4 Science is SOL 4.4.WP in?
SOL 4.4.WP belongs to the Earth and Space Systems reporting strand of the Grade 4 Science Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 4.4.WP?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 4.4.WP 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.