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Grade 6 Science SOL Study Guide

Practice for the Grade 6 Science Virginia SOL test across all 17 standards and 5 strands. SOL Prep turns every standard into a diagnostic, guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions — so you drill what you’re actually weak on instead of re-reviewing what you know.

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Grade 6 Science SOL practice tests

Two ways to practice Grade 6 Science: work through official released items from the Virginia Department of Education, or drill standard by standard with SOL Prep.

What Grade 6 Science covers

Scientific and Engineering Practices

  • 6.1.SEP.1 — Ask questions and define problems to determine relationships between variables and design solutions.
  • 6.1.SEP.2 — Plan and carry out investigations, including safe use of chemicals and equipment.
  • 6.1.SEP.3 — Evaluate data collection methods and take metric measurements.
  • 6.1.SEP.4 — Design and build devices to solve specific problems.
  • 6.1.SEP.5 — Organize, analyze, and interpret data to reveal patterns.
  • 6.1.SEP.6 — Use data to evaluate and refine design solutions.
  • 6.1.SEP.7 — Construct explanations and generate multiple solutions to problems.
  • 6.1.SEP.8 — Develop and use models to predict and explain phenomena.
  • 6.1.SEP.9 — Obtain, evaluate, and communicate scientific and technical information.

Solar System and Earth-Sun-Moon Relationships / Energy

  • 6.2.SS — Investigate the organization and interactions of the solar system.
  • 6.3.ESM — Investigate the relationship between the sun, Earth, and the moon.
  • 6.4.ET — Investigate basic sources of energy and energy transformations.

Matter and Atomic Structure

  • 6.5.MAS — Investigate the composition of matter and atomic structure.

Water, Atmosphere, and Watersheds

  • 6.6.WA — Investigate the unique properties of water and its role in the environment.
  • 6.7.AS — Investigate the properties and structure of Earth's atmosphere.
  • 6.8.WS — Investigate the role of land and water in watershed systems.

Earth Resources and Human Impact

  • 6.9.ERH — Investigate human impact on the environment and resource management.

Frequently asked questions

What is on the Grade 6 Science SOL test?

The Grade 6 Science Virginia SOL test is organized into 5 reporting strands: Scientific and Engineering Practices, Solar System and Earth-Sun-Moon Relationships / Energy, Matter and Atomic Structure, Water, Atmosphere, and Watersheds, Earth Resources and Human Impact. It assesses the 17 Standards of Learning listed on this page.

How many standards does Grade 6 Science cover?

Grade 6 Science covers 17 individual Virginia SOL standards across its 5 strands.

Where can I find Grade 6 Science SOL practice tests?

The Virginia Department of Education publishes official released tests and practice items at doe.virginia.gov — see our Virginia SOL practice tests guide for direct links. SOL Prep adds standard-by-standard practice for each of the 17 Grade 6 Science standards below.

How should I study for the Grade 6 Science SOL?

Start with a diagnostic to find which of the 17 Grade 6 Science standards you're weakest on, then focus practice there instead of re-reviewing what you already know. Work each standard's skills, then take a mixed practice check.