Grade 5 Science · Matter
Virginia SOL 5.7.MAT.1
Virginia SOL 5.7.MAT.1 is part of the Matter strand in Grade 5 Science (Science). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students investigate properties and interactions of matter. Below is what 5.7.MAT.1 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 5.7.MAT.1 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 5.7.MAT.1 means
Investigate properties and interactions of matter.
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 5.7.MAT.1 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. Several plants are placed on a shelf near a window. Over time, the plants grow leaning toward the window. The plants are most likely responding to which factor in the environment?
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Answer: D — Carbon dioxide
2. The greater the frequency of a sound wave, the —
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Answer: A — lower the pitch
3. A model of a solid shows particles packed closely together in fixed positions. To improve the model, the student should —
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Answer: B — take out some beads so the particles can move more easily
4. In a photosynthesis cycle diagram, an arrow labeled X points to a substance released by plants after photosynthesis occurs. Which substance is represented by X?
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Answer: C — Sunlight
Skills you’ll practice for 5.7.MAT.1
- Recognize that matter is composed of atoms.
- Mix substances without changing their physical properties.
- Explain how energy affects phases of matter.
Key concepts covered by 5.7.MAT.1
- matter composition
- atoms
- substance mixing
- physical properties
- energy
- phases of matter
- phase changes
How to study and practice SOL 5.7.MAT.1
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 5.7.MAT.1 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 5.7.MAT.1
What is Virginia SOL 5.7.MAT.1?
SOL 5.7.MAT.1 is a Grade 5 Science Standard of Learning in the Matter strand. It expects students to investigate properties and interactions of matter.
What skills does SOL 5.7.MAT.1 cover?
SOL 5.7.MAT.1 is assessed on 3 skills: recognize that matter is composed of atoms; mix substances without changing their physical properties; explain how energy affects phases of matter.
What strand of Grade 5 Science is SOL 5.7.MAT.1 in?
SOL 5.7.MAT.1 belongs to the Matter reporting strand of the Grade 5 Science Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 5.7.MAT.1?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 5.7.MAT.1 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.