Grade 4 Science · Earth Resources
Virginia SOL 4.8.VNR
Virginia SOL 4.8.VNR is part of the Earth Resources strand in Grade 4 Science (Science). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students investigate Virginia’s natural resources, including watersheds, plants, animals, minerals, and land. Below is what 4.8.VNR covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 4.8.VNR for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 4.8.VNR means
Investigate Virginia’s natural resources, including watersheds, plants, animals, minerals, and land.
Skills you’ll practice for 4.8.VNR
- Recognize and describe watersheds and water as natural resources.
- Recognize and describe plants and animals as natural resources.
- Recognize and describe minerals, rocks, and ores as natural resources.
- Recognize and describe forests, soil, and land as natural resources.
Key concepts covered by 4.8.VNR
- watershed
- water resources
- hydrology
- biological resources
- plant resources
- animal resources
- minerals
- rocks
- ores
- geological resources
- forests
- soil
- land resources
- ecosystem services
How to study and practice SOL 4.8.VNR
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 4.8.VNR 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 4.8.VNR
What is Virginia SOL 4.8.VNR?
SOL 4.8.VNR is a Grade 4 Science Standard of Learning in the Earth Resources strand. It expects students to investigate Virginia’s natural resources, including watersheds, plants, animals, minerals, and land.
What skills does SOL 4.8.VNR cover?
SOL 4.8.VNR is assessed on 4 skills: recognize and describe watersheds and water as natural resources; recognize and describe plants and animals as natural resources; recognize and describe minerals, rocks, and ores as natural resources; recognize and describe forests, soil, and land as natural resources.
What strand of Grade 4 Science is SOL 4.8.VNR in?
SOL 4.8.VNR belongs to the Earth Resources reporting strand of the Grade 4 Science Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 4.8.VNR?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 4.8.VNR 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.