Grade 6 Science · Solar System and Earth-Sun-Moon Relationships / Energy
Virginia SOL 6.2.SS
Virginia SOL 6.2.SS is part of the Solar System and Earth-Sun-Moon Relationships / Energy strand in Grade 6 Science (Science). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students investigate the organization and interactions of the solar system. Below is what 6.2.SS covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 6.2.SS for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 6.2.SS means
Investigate the organization and interactions of the solar system.
Skills you’ll practice for 6.2.SS
- Recognize that matter is distributed throughout the solar system.
- Recognize that planets have different sizes and orbit at different distances from the sun.
- Recognize that gravity contributes to orbital motion.
- Recognize that the understanding of the solar system has developed over time.
Key concepts covered by 6.2.SS
- matter distribution
- solar system
- cosmic composition
- space science
- planetary sizes
- orbital distances
- solar system structure
- planetary motion
- gravity
- orbital motion
- Newtonian physics
- celestial mechanics
- historical astronomy
- solar system models
- scientific progress
- astronomical history
How to study and practice SOL 6.2.SS
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 6.2.SS 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 6 Science standards in Solar System and Earth-Sun-Moon Relationships / Energy
Frequently asked questions about SOL 6.2.SS
What is Virginia SOL 6.2.SS?
SOL 6.2.SS is a Grade 6 Science Standard of Learning in the Solar System and Earth-Sun-Moon Relationships / Energy strand. It expects students to investigate the organization and interactions of the solar system.
What skills does SOL 6.2.SS cover?
SOL 6.2.SS is assessed on 4 skills: recognize that matter is distributed throughout the solar system; recognize that planets have different sizes and orbit at different distances from the sun; recognize that gravity contributes to orbital motion; recognize that the understanding of the solar system has developed over time.
What strand of Grade 6 Science is SOL 6.2.SS in?
SOL 6.2.SS belongs to the Solar System and Earth-Sun-Moon Relationships / Energy reporting strand of the Grade 6 Science Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 6.2.SS?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 6.2.SS is already solid, then work the 4 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.