Kindergarten Science · Force, Motion, and Energy
Virginia SOL K.2
Virginia SOL K.2 is part of the Force, Motion, and Energy strand in Kindergarten Science (Science). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students investigate and understand that pushes and pulls affect the motion of objects. Below is what K.2 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice K.2 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL K.2 means
Investigate and understand that pushes and pulls affect the motion of objects.
Skills you’ll practice for K.2
- Investigate that pushes and pulls can cause an object to move.
- Investigate that pushes and pulls can change the direction of an object's motion.
- Investigate that changes in motion are related to the strength of the push or pull.
Key concepts covered by K.2
- push
- pull
- motion
- force
- direction change
- force strength
- motion change
- energy
How to study and practice SOL K.2
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether K.2 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.2
What is Virginia SOL K.2?
SOL K.2 is a Kindergarten Science Standard of Learning in the Force, Motion, and Energy strand. It expects students to investigate and understand that pushes and pulls affect the motion of objects.
What skills does SOL K.2 cover?
SOL K.2 is assessed on 3 skills: investigate that pushes and pulls can cause an object to move; investigate that pushes and pulls can change the direction of an object's motion; investigate that changes in motion are related to the strength of the push or pull.
What strand of Kindergarten Science is SOL K.2 in?
SOL K.2 belongs to the Force, Motion, and Energy reporting strand of the Kindergarten Science Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL K.2?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether K.2 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.