Grade 6 Science · Solar System and Earth-Sun-Moon Relationships / Energy
Virginia SOL 6.4.ET
Virginia SOL 6.4.ET 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 basic sources of energy and energy transformations. Below is what 6.4.ET covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 6.4.ET for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 6.4.ET means
Investigate basic sources of energy and energy transformations.
Skills you’ll practice for 6.4.ET
- Recognize that the sun is important in the formation of most energy sources on Earth.
- Recognize that Earth’s energy budget relates to living systems and Earth’s processes.
- Recognize that radiation, conduction, and convection distribute energy.
- Recognize that energy transformations are important in energy usage.
Key concepts covered by 6.4.ET
- solar energy
- energy sources
- renewable energy
- Earth's energy budget
- energy budget
- living systems
- Earth's processes
- thermodynamics
- energy transfer
- radiation
- conduction
- convection
- energy transformations
- energy conversion
- energy efficiency
How to study and practice SOL 6.4.ET
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 6.4.ET 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.
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Frequently asked questions about SOL 6.4.ET
What is Virginia SOL 6.4.ET?
SOL 6.4.ET is a Grade 6 Science Standard of Learning in the Solar System and Earth-Sun-Moon Relationships / Energy strand. It expects students to investigate basic sources of energy and energy transformations.
What skills does SOL 6.4.ET cover?
SOL 6.4.ET is assessed on 4 skills: recognize that the sun is important in the formation of most energy sources on Earth; recognize that Earth’s energy budget relates to living systems and Earth’s processes; recognize that radiation, conduction, and convection distribute energy; recognize that energy transformations are important in energy usage.
What strand of Grade 6 Science is SOL 6.4.ET in?
SOL 6.4.ET 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 6.4.ET?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 6.4.ET 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.