Kindergarten Science · Living Systems and Processes
Virginia SOL K.6
Virginia SOL K.6 is part of the Living Systems and Processes strand in Kindergarten Science (Science). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students investigate and understand that there are differences between living organisms and nonliving objects. Below is what K.6 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice K.6 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL K.6 means
Investigate and understand that there are differences between living organisms and nonliving objects.
Skills you’ll practice for K.6
- Classify objects or items as living or nonliving based on characteristics.
- Identify characteristics that distinguish living organisms from nonliving objects.
Key concepts covered by K.6
- classification
- living
- nonliving
- characteristics
- living organisms
- growth
- reproduction
How to study and practice SOL K.6
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether K.6 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.6
What is Virginia SOL K.6?
SOL K.6 is a Kindergarten Science Standard of Learning in the Living Systems and Processes strand. It expects students to investigate and understand that there are differences between living organisms and nonliving objects.
What skills does SOL K.6 cover?
SOL K.6 is assessed on 2 skills: classify objects or items as living or nonliving based on characteristics; identify characteristics that distinguish living organisms from nonliving objects.
What strand of Kindergarten Science is SOL K.6 in?
SOL K.6 belongs to the Living Systems and Processes reporting strand of the Kindergarten Science Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL K.6?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether K.6 is already solid, then work the 2 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.