Kindergarten Science · Scientific and Engineering Practices
Virginia SOL K.1
Virginia SOL K.1 is part of the Scientific and Engineering Practices strand in Kindergarten Science (Science). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students demonstrate understanding of scientific and engineering practices through questioning, investigation, data analysis, modeling, and communication. Below is what K.1 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice K.1 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL K.1 means
Demonstrate understanding of scientific and engineering practices through questioning, investigation, data analysis, modeling, and communication.
Skills you’ll practice for K.1
- Ask questions based on observations of the natural world.
- Identify a problem based on a need or observation.
- Make predictions based on observations.
- Make observations to collect data about objects or events.
- Identify characteristics and properties of objects through observations.
- Measure the relative length and weight of common objects using non-standard units.
- Record information from investigations using drawings, charts, or simple notes.
- Describe patterns observed in data or objects.
- Classify or sequence objects based on a single physical characteristic or property.
- Organize and represent data using object graphs, picture graphs, or tables.
- Read and interpret data presented in object graphs, picture graphs, or tables.
- Make simple conclusions based on data or observations.
- Distinguish between a model and an actual object.
- Communicate comparative measures using terms like heavier, lighter, longer, shorter, more, less, hotter, or colder.
- Communicate observations using pictures, drawings, or speech.
Key concepts covered by K.1
- observations
- questions
- inquiry
- problem identification
- needs assessment
- engineering
- predictions
- hypotheses
- data collection
- sensory input
- properties
- characteristics
- observation
- measurement
- length
- weight
- non-standard units
- data recording
- charts
- drawings
- documentation
- patterns
- data analysis
- sequencing
- classification
- sorting
- data representation
- graphs
- tables
- organization
- data interpretation
- comparison
- conclusions
- inference
- models
- representation
- scaling
- comparative language
- measurement terms
- communication
- visual representation
- verbal expression
How to study and practice SOL K.1
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether K.1 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.
Frequently asked questions about SOL K.1
What is Virginia SOL K.1?
SOL K.1 is a Kindergarten Science Standard of Learning in the Scientific and Engineering Practices strand. It expects students to demonstrate understanding of scientific and engineering practices through questioning, investigation, data analysis, modeling, and communication.
What skills does SOL K.1 cover?
SOL K.1 is assessed on 15 skills: ask questions based on observations of the natural world; identify a problem based on a need or observation; make predictions based on observations; make observations to collect data about objects or events; identify characteristics and properties of objects through observations; measure the relative length and weight of common objects using non-standard units; record information from investigations using drawings, charts, or simple notes; describe patterns observed in data or objects; classify or sequence objects based on a single physical characteristic or property; organize and represent data using object graphs, picture graphs, or tables; read and interpret data presented in object graphs, picture graphs, or tables; make simple conclusions based on data or observations; distinguish between a model and an actual object; communicate comparative measures using terms like heavier, lighter, longer, shorter, more, less, hotter, or colder; communicate observations using pictures, drawings, or speech.
What strand of Kindergarten Science is SOL K.1 in?
SOL K.1 belongs to the Scientific and Engineering Practices reporting strand of the Kindergarten Science Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL K.1?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether K.1 is already solid, then work the 15 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.