Grade 5 Science · Scientific and Engineering Practices
Virginia SOL 5.1.SEP.6
Virginia SOL 5.1.SEP.6 is part of the Scientific and Engineering Practices strand in Grade 5 Science (Science). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students obtain, evaluate, and communicate scientific information and design ideas. Below is what 5.1.SEP.6 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 5.1.SEP.6 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 5.1.SEP.6 means
Obtain, evaluate, and communicate scientific information and design ideas.
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.6 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. A world map shows arrows moving across the oceans near Europe and Africa. The arrows indicate the movement and direction of large bodies of ocean water. What do the arrows on the map represent?
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Answer: H — Ocean currents
2. A student rolls a ball on the ground. Which of these causes the ball to slow down and then stop?
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Answer: C — Friction from the ground
3. Which of the following do plants need to make their own food?
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Answer: H — Sunlight
4. Which of these objects is translucent?
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Answer: J — A student’s sunglass lenses
Skills you’ll practice for 5.1.SEP.6
- Read and comprehend reading-level-appropriate texts or reliable media.
- Communicate scientific information, design ideas, or solutions with others.
Key concepts covered by 5.1.SEP.6
- text comprehension
- reliable media
- scientific literacy
- scientific communication
- design ideas
- solutions
How to study and practice SOL 5.1.SEP.6
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 5.1.SEP.6 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.2 — Plan and conduct investigations to produce data.
- 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.
Frequently asked questions about SOL 5.1.SEP.6
What is Virginia SOL 5.1.SEP.6?
SOL 5.1.SEP.6 is a Grade 5 Science Standard of Learning in the Scientific and Engineering Practices strand. It expects students to obtain, evaluate, and communicate scientific information and design ideas.
What skills does SOL 5.1.SEP.6 cover?
SOL 5.1.SEP.6 is assessed on 2 skills: read and comprehend reading-level-appropriate texts or reliable media; communicate scientific information, design ideas, or solutions with others.
What strand of Grade 5 Science is SOL 5.1.SEP.6 in?
SOL 5.1.SEP.6 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.6?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 5.1.SEP.6 is already solid, then work the 2 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.