Grade 4 Science · Earth and Space Systems
Virginia SOL 4.7.OE
Virginia SOL 4.7.OE is part of the Earth and Space Systems strand in Grade 4 Science (Science). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students investigate the ocean environment, including geology, water properties, and marine organisms. Below is what 4.7.OE covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 4.7.OE for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 4.7.OE means
Investigate the ocean environment, including geology, water properties, and marine organisms.
Skills you’ll practice for 4.7.OE
- Recognize the geology of the ocean floor.
- Describe the physical properties and movement of ocean water.
- Identify interactions of organisms in the ocean.
Key concepts covered by 4.7.OE
- ocean floor
- geology
- seafloor features
- ocean water
- water properties
- currents
- waves
- marine organisms
- ocean ecosystems
- symbiosis
How to study and practice SOL 4.7.OE
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 4.7.OE 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.
- 4.6.EMS — Investigate relationships among Earth, the moon, and the sun, including seasons, moon phases, and tides.
Frequently asked questions about SOL 4.7.OE
What is Virginia SOL 4.7.OE?
SOL 4.7.OE is a Grade 4 Science Standard of Learning in the Earth and Space Systems strand. It expects students to investigate the ocean environment, including geology, water properties, and marine organisms.
What skills does SOL 4.7.OE cover?
SOL 4.7.OE is assessed on 3 skills: recognize the geology of the ocean floor; describe the physical properties and movement of ocean water; identify interactions of organisms in the ocean.
What strand of Grade 4 Science is SOL 4.7.OE in?
SOL 4.7.OE 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 4.7.OE?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 4.7.OE 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.