Kindergarten Science SOL Study Guide
Practice for the Kindergarten Science Virginia SOL test across all 11 standards and 6 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.
Kindergarten Science SOL practice tests
Two ways to practice Kindergarten Science: work through official released items from the Virginia Department of Education, or drill standard by standard with SOL Prep.
What Kindergarten Science covers
Scientific and Engineering Practices
- K.1 — Demonstrate understanding of scientific and engineering practices through questioning, investigation, data analysis, modeling, and communication.
Force, Motion, and Energy
- K.2 — Investigate and understand that pushes and pulls affect the motion of objects.
Matter
Living Systems and Processes
- K.5 — Investigate and understand that senses allow humans to seek, find, take in, and react to information.
- K.6 — Investigate and understand that there are differences between living organisms and nonliving objects.
- K.7 — Investigate and understand that plants and animals have basic needs and life processes.
Earth and Space Systems
- K.8 — Investigate and understand that light influences temperature on Earth's surfaces and can cause shadows.
- K.9 — Investigate and understand that there are patterns in nature, including weather, seasons, and day/night.
- K.10 — Investigate and understand that change occurs over time in natural and human-made systems.
Earth Resources
- K.11 — Investigate and understand that humans use resources and that choices impact the environment.
Frequently asked questions
What is on the Kindergarten Science SOL test?
The Kindergarten Science Virginia SOL test is organized into 6 reporting strands: Scientific and Engineering Practices, Force, Motion, and Energy, Matter, Living Systems and Processes, Earth and Space Systems, Earth Resources. It assesses the 11 Standards of Learning listed on this page.
How many standards does Kindergarten Science cover?
Kindergarten Science covers 11 individual Virginia SOL standards across its 6 strands.
Where can I find Kindergarten 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 11 Kindergarten Science standards below.
How should I study for the Kindergarten Science SOL?
Start with a diagnostic to find which of the 11 Kindergarten 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.