Grade 5 Science · Force, Motion, and Energy
Virginia SOL 5.3.FME.2
Virginia SOL 5.3.FME.2 is part of the Force, Motion, and Energy strand in Grade 5 Science (Science). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students investigate the relationship between force and energy of moving objects. Below is what 5.3.FME.2 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 5.3.FME.2 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 5.3.FME.2 means
Investigate the relationship between force and energy of moving objects.
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 5.3.FME.2 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. An electric motor is designed to turn electrical energy into —
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Answer: D — mechanical energy
2. A group of students tested the effects of different amounts of water on ivy plant growth. Afterwards, they could not remember how much each plant grew per day. What should they have done to practice good science?
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Answer: C — Record daily information in a data table.
3. A table shows monthly rainfall amounts in Norfolk, Virginia, measured in inches for several months in a row. The recorded values range from about 11 inches to about 19 inches, showing a repeating pattern of higher and lower rainfall amounts over time. One month (May 2011) is missing from the table. Based on the pattern in the data, how much rainfall should a scientist have predicted for May of 2011 in Norfolk?
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Answer: D — 21–26 inches
4. Which of these best explains why the Sun is not visible during the night?
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Answer: D — That side of Earth faces away from the Sun.
Skills you’ll practice for 5.3.FME.2
- Recognize that moving objects have kinetic energy.
- Describe motion by an object’s direction and speed.
- Recognize that changes in motion are related to net force and mass.
- Explain how contact forces transfer energy during collisions and change motion.
- Identify friction as a force that opposes motion.
Key concepts covered by 5.3.FME.2
- kinetic energy
- moving objects
- motion
- direction
- speed
- net force
- mass
- motion changes
- contact forces
- collisions
- energy transfer
- motion change
- friction
- opposing force
How to study and practice SOL 5.3.FME.2
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 5.3.FME.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 Force, Motion, and Energy
- 5.2.FME.1 — Understand that energy is the ability to do work or cause change.
- 5.4.FME.3 — Investigate the transmission and use of electricity in daily life.
- 5.5.FME.4 — Investigate how sound is produced and transmitted.
- 5.6.FME.5 — Investigate characteristics and predictable behaviors of visible light.
Frequently asked questions about SOL 5.3.FME.2
What is Virginia SOL 5.3.FME.2?
SOL 5.3.FME.2 is a Grade 5 Science Standard of Learning in the Force, Motion, and Energy strand. It expects students to investigate the relationship between force and energy of moving objects.
What skills does SOL 5.3.FME.2 cover?
SOL 5.3.FME.2 is assessed on 5 skills: recognize that moving objects have kinetic energy; describe motion by an object’s direction and speed; recognize that changes in motion are related to net force and mass; explain how contact forces transfer energy during collisions and change motion; identify friction as a force that opposes motion.
What strand of Grade 5 Science is SOL 5.3.FME.2 in?
SOL 5.3.FME.2 belongs to the Force, Motion, and Energy reporting strand of the Grade 5 Science Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 5.3.FME.2?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 5.3.FME.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.