Kindergarten Science · Earth and Space Systems

Virginia SOL K.10

Virginia SOL K.10 is part of the Earth and Space Systems strand in Kindergarten Science (Science). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students investigate and understand that change occurs over time in natural and human-made systems. Below is what K.10 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice K.10 for the Virginia SOL test.

What SOL K.10 means

Investigate and understand that change occurs over time in natural and human-made systems.

Skills you’ll practice for K.10

  • Observe and describe changes in natural and human-made objects over time.
  • Measure and compare changes that occur over time (e.g., growth of a plant).
  • Classify changes as fast or slow.

Key concepts covered by K.10

  • change over time
  • observation
  • natural systems
  • human-made systems
  • measurement
  • time
  • growth
  • comparison
  • rate of change
  • fast
  • slow
  • classification

How to study and practice SOL K.10

Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether K.10 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 K.10

What is Virginia SOL K.10?

SOL K.10 is a Kindergarten Science Standard of Learning in the Earth and Space Systems strand. It expects students to investigate and understand that change occurs over time in natural and human-made systems.

What skills does SOL K.10 cover?

SOL K.10 is assessed on 3 skills: observe and describe changes in natural and human-made objects over time; measure and compare changes that occur over time (e.g., growth of a plant); classify changes as fast or slow.

What strand of Kindergarten Science is SOL K.10 in?

SOL K.10 belongs to the Earth and Space Systems reporting strand of the Kindergarten Science Virginia Standards of Learning.

How do I study and practice for SOL K.10?

Start with a diagnostic to see whether K.10 is already solid, then work the 3 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.