Grade 6 Science SOL Prep

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.

What is on the Grade 6 Science SOL test?

Grade 6 Science is organized into 5 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.

How many standards does Grade 6 Science cover?

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