Kindergarten Science · Earth and Space Systems
Virginia SOL K.8
Virginia SOL K.8 is part of the Earth and Space Systems strand in Kindergarten Science (Science). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students investigate and understand that light influences temperature on Earth's surfaces and can cause shadows. Below is what K.8 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice K.8 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL K.8 means
Investigate and understand that light influences temperature on Earth's surfaces and can cause shadows.
Skills you’ll practice for K.8
- Explain that the sun provides light and warms Earth's surface.
- Demonstrate that shadows are produced when light is blocked by an object.
- Compare temperatures of objects in shadows and objects in sunlight.
Key concepts covered by K.8
- sun
- light
- temperature
- energy
- shadows
- light blockage
- objects
- temperature comparison
- sunlight
How to study and practice SOL K.8
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether K.8 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.8
What is Virginia SOL K.8?
SOL K.8 is a Kindergarten Science Standard of Learning in the Earth and Space Systems strand. It expects students to investigate and understand that light influences temperature on Earth's surfaces and can cause shadows.
What skills does SOL K.8 cover?
SOL K.8 is assessed on 3 skills: explain that the sun provides light and warms Earth's surface; demonstrate that shadows are produced when light is blocked by an object; compare temperatures of objects in shadows and objects in sunlight.
What strand of Kindergarten Science is SOL K.8 in?
SOL K.8 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.8?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether K.8 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.