The links and activities on this page support
Science SOL PS.1
Scientific Investigation
The student will plan and conduct investigations.
The student will plan and conduct investigations in which
a) chemicals and equipment are used safely;
b) length, mass, volume, density, temperature, weight, and force are accurately
measured and reported using metric units (SI—International System of Units);
c) conversions are made among metric units, applying appropriate prefixes;
Virginia SOL Assessment: Grade 8 Science Test Blueprint 6
d) triple beam and electronic balances, thermometers, metric rulers, graduated cylinders,
and spring scales are used to gather data;
e) numbers are expressed in scientific notation where appropriate;
f) research skills are utilized using a variety of resources;
g) independent and dependent variables, constants, controls, and repeated trials are
identified;
h) data tables showing the independent and dependent variables, derived quantities, and
the number of trials are constructed and interpreted;
i) data tables for descriptive statistics showing specific measures of central tendency,
the range of the data set, and the number of repeated trials are constructed and
interpreted;
j) frequency distributions, scattergrams, line plots, and histograms are constructed and
interpreted;
k) valid conclusions are made after analyzing data;
l) research methods are used to investigate practical problems and questions;
m) experimental results are presented in appropriate written form; and
n) an understanding of the nature of science is developed and reinforced.
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Standards of Learning Currently in Effect for Virginia Public Schools
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