Life Science · Cells and Cell Theory
Virginia SOL LS.2
Virginia SOL LS.2 is part of the Cells and Cell Theory strand in Life Science (Science). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students investigate and understand that all living things are composed of cells and the role of cell theory in supporting life processes. Below is what LS.2 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice LS.2 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL LS.2 means
Investigate and understand that all living things are composed of cells and the role of cell theory in supporting life processes.
Skills you’ll practice for LS.2
- Recognize that all living things are composed of one or more cells.
- Describe how the development of the cell theory demonstrates the nature of science.
- Describe how cell structure and organelles support life processes.
- Compare and contrast plant and animal cells and how they support life processes.
- Explain how cell division is the mechanism for growth and reproduction.
- Explain how cellular transport (osmosis and diffusion) is important for life processes.
Key concepts covered by LS.2
- cells
- living organisms
- cell theory
- nature of science
- historical development
- cell structure
- organelles
- life processes
- cell function
- plant cells
- animal cells
- comparison
- cell division
- mitosis
- meiosis
- growth
- reproduction
- cellular transport
- osmosis
- diffusion
- membrane transport
How to study and practice SOL LS.2
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether LS.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 LS.2
What is Virginia SOL LS.2?
SOL LS.2 is a Life Science Standard of Learning in the Cells and Cell Theory strand. It expects students to investigate and understand that all living things are composed of cells and the role of cell theory in supporting life processes.
What skills does SOL LS.2 cover?
SOL LS.2 is assessed on 6 skills: recognize that all living things are composed of one or more cells; describe how the development of the cell theory demonstrates the nature of science; describe how cell structure and organelles support life processes; compare and contrast plant and animal cells and how they support life processes; explain how cell division is the mechanism for growth and reproduction; explain how cellular transport (osmosis and diffusion) is important for life processes.
What strand of Life Science is SOL LS.2 in?
SOL LS.2 belongs to the Cells and Cell Theory reporting strand of the Life Science Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL LS.2?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether LS.2 is already solid, then work the 6 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.