Kindergarten Science · Earth Resources
Virginia SOL K.11
Virginia SOL K.11 is part of the Earth Resources strand in Kindergarten Science (Science). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students investigate and understand that humans use resources and that choices impact the environment. Below is what K.11 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice K.11 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL K.11 means
Investigate and understand that humans use resources and that choices impact the environment.
Skills you’ll practice for K.11
- Identify materials and objects that can be used over and over again (e.g., reusable containers).
- Describe the process of recycling materials.
- Explain how human choices impact air, water, land, and living things.
Key concepts covered by K.11
- reusable materials
- sustainability
- resources
- recycling
- material reuse
- environmental impact
- human impact
- environment
- conservation
- choices
How to study and practice SOL K.11
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether K.11 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.11
What is Virginia SOL K.11?
SOL K.11 is a Kindergarten Science Standard of Learning in the Earth Resources strand. It expects students to investigate and understand that humans use resources and that choices impact the environment.
What skills does SOL K.11 cover?
SOL K.11 is assessed on 3 skills: identify materials and objects that can be used over and over again (e.g., reusable containers); describe the process of recycling materials; explain how human choices impact air, water, land, and living things.
What strand of Kindergarten Science is SOL K.11 in?
SOL K.11 belongs to the Earth Resources reporting strand of the Kindergarten Science Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL K.11?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether K.11 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.