Grade 5 Science · Scientific and Engineering Practices
Virginia SOL 5.1.SEP.2
Virginia SOL 5.1.SEP.2 is part of the Scientific and Engineering Practices strand in Grade 5 Science (Science). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students plan and conduct investigations to produce data. Below is what 5.1.SEP.2 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 5.1.SEP.2 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 5.1.SEP.2 means
Plan and conduct investigations to produce data.
Practice Grade 5 Science SOL questions
Free Grade 5 Science questions from official Virginia Department of Education released SOL tests — good practice while you work on 5.1.SEP.2 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. Which of these best describes the Moon?
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Answer: B — Smaller than Earth
2. A student is hiking through a forest taking pictures for science class. Which picture would most likely be used as an example of human impact on Earth?
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Answer: F — A trail built by cutting down trees
3. Which structure surrounds and protects an animal cell?
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Answer: D — Cell membrane
4. What kind of energy do all moving objects have?
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Answer: H — Kinetic energy
Skills you’ll practice for 5.1.SEP.2
- Collaboratively plan investigations to produce data.
- Identify independent variables, dependent variables, and constants.
- Determine data to collect to answer a testable question.
- Take metric measurements using appropriate tools.
- Use tools and materials to design and build a device solving a specific problem.
Key concepts covered by 5.1.SEP.2
- collaborative planning
- investigations
- data collection
- independent variables
- dependent variables
- constants
- experimental design
- testable questions
- measurements
- metric measurements
- tools
- precision
- device design
- engineering design
- problem-solving
How to study and practice SOL 5.1.SEP.2
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 5.1.SEP.2 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 5 Science standards in Scientific and Engineering Practices
- 5.1.SEP.1 — Ask questions and define problems based on observations and patterns.
- 5.1.SEP.3 — Interpret, analyze, and evaluate data to reveal patterns and relationships.
- 5.1.SEP.4 — Construct and critique conclusions and explanations using evidence and models.
- 5.1.SEP.5 — Develop and use models to describe scientific principles or design solutions.
- 5.1.SEP.6 — Obtain, evaluate, and communicate scientific information and design ideas.
Frequently asked questions about SOL 5.1.SEP.2
What is Virginia SOL 5.1.SEP.2?
SOL 5.1.SEP.2 is a Grade 5 Science Standard of Learning in the Scientific and Engineering Practices strand. It expects students to plan and conduct investigations to produce data.
What skills does SOL 5.1.SEP.2 cover?
SOL 5.1.SEP.2 is assessed on 5 skills: collaboratively plan investigations to produce data; identify independent variables, dependent variables, and constants; determine data to collect to answer a testable question; take metric measurements using appropriate tools; use tools and materials to design and build a device solving a specific problem.
What strand of Grade 5 Science is SOL 5.1.SEP.2 in?
SOL 5.1.SEP.2 belongs to the Scientific and Engineering Practices reporting strand of the Grade 5 Science Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 5.1.SEP.2?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 5.1.SEP.2 is already solid, then work the 5 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.