Life Science · Levels of Structural Organization and Classification
Virginia SOL LS.3
Virginia SOL LS.3 is part of the Levels of Structural Organization and Classification strand in Life Science (Science). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students investigate and understand levels of structural organization in living things and the classification of organisms. Below is what LS.3 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice LS.3 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL LS.3 means
Investigate and understand levels of structural organization in living things and the classification of organisms.
Skills you’ll practice for LS.3
- Describe how patterns of cellular organization support life processes.
- Compare structures in unicellular and multicellular organisms.
- Use similar characteristics to determine the classification of organisms.
Key concepts covered by LS.3
- cellular organization
- tissues
- organs
- organ systems
- life processes
- unicellular organisms
- multicellular organisms
- structural comparison
- classification
- taxonomy
- characteristics
- binomial nomenclature
How to study and practice SOL LS.3
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether LS.3 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.3
What is Virginia SOL LS.3?
SOL LS.3 is a Life Science Standard of Learning in the Levels of Structural Organization and Classification strand. It expects students to investigate and understand levels of structural organization in living things and the classification of organisms.
What skills does SOL LS.3 cover?
SOL LS.3 is assessed on 3 skills: describe how patterns of cellular organization support life processes; compare structures in unicellular and multicellular organisms; use similar characteristics to determine the classification of organisms.
What strand of Life Science is SOL LS.3 in?
SOL LS.3 belongs to the Levels of Structural Organization and Classification reporting strand of the Life Science Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL LS.3?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether LS.3 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.