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Virginia SOL 4.6.EMS

Virginia SOL 4.6.EMS is part of the Earth and Space Systems strand in Grade 4 Science (Science). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students investigate relationships among Earth, the moon, and the sun, including seasons, moon phases, and tides. Below is what 4.6.EMS covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 4.6.EMS for the Virginia SOL test.

Practice 4.6.EMSAll Grade 4 Science standards

What SOL 4.6.EMS means

Investigate relationships among Earth, the moon, and the sun, including seasons, moon phases, and tides.

Skills you’ll practice for 4.6.EMS

  • Describe the motions of Earth, the moon, and the sun.
  • Explain the causes for Earth’s seasons.
  • Explain the causes for the four major phases of the moon and their relationship to tide cycles.
  • Describe the relative size, position, age, and makeup of Earth, the moon, and the sun.

Key concepts covered by 4.6.EMS

  • celestial motion
  • Earth's rotation
  • Earth's revolution
  • seasons
  • Earth's tilt
  • axial tilt
  • moon phases
  • tides
  • lunar cycle
  • celestial bodies
  • solar system scale
  • planetary composition

How to study and practice SOL 4.6.EMS

Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 4.6.EMS 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

  • 4.4.WP — Investigate weather conditions, phenomena, and their effects on ecosystems and climate prediction.
  • 4.5.PS — Investigate planets, their characteristics, and their place in the solar system.
  • 4.7.OE — Investigate the ocean environment, including geology, water properties, and marine organisms.

Frequently asked questions about SOL 4.6.EMS

What is Virginia SOL 4.6.EMS?

SOL 4.6.EMS is a Grade 4 Science Standard of Learning in the Earth and Space Systems strand. It expects students to investigate relationships among Earth, the moon, and the sun, including seasons, moon phases, and tides.

What skills does SOL 4.6.EMS cover?

SOL 4.6.EMS is assessed on 4 skills: describe the motions of Earth, the moon, and the sun; explain the causes for Earth’s seasons; explain the causes for the four major phases of the moon and their relationship to tide cycles; describe the relative size, position, age, and makeup of Earth, the moon, and the sun.

What strand of Grade 4 Science is SOL 4.6.EMS in?

SOL 4.6.EMS 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 4.6.EMS?

Start with a diagnostic to see whether 4.6.EMS is already solid, then work the 4 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.