Virginia Science Curriculum
Virginia science, aligned to the Standards of Learning (SOL) and built for SOL Science testing.
Browse by school level
Elementary School Science
Life, earth, and physical science concepts introduced one grade at a time.
Kindergarten Science
Scientific inquiry, basic needs of living things, and weather and seasonal changes.
1st Grade Science
Engineering design, life cycles, and weather patterns in 1st grade science.
2nd Grade Science
Growth patterns, states of matter, and types of forces in 2nd grade science.
3rd Grade Science
Ecosystems, forces and simple machines, and landforms for 3rd grade science.
4th Grade Science
Biomes, states of matter, and Earth's structure for 4th grade science.
5th Grade Science
Human body systems, rocks and minerals, and ecosystems in 5th grade science.
Middle School Science
Earth, life, and physical science strands that bridge into high school.
6th Grade Science
Cell theory, ecosystems, and energy transfer in 6th grade science.
7th Grade Science
Research methods, forces and motion, and Earth's geology for 7th grade science.
8th Grade Science
Cell theory, atomic structure, forces and motion, and Earth systems in 8th grade science.
High School Science
9th and 10th grade integrated science aligned to Virginia SOL Science.
Aligned with the Virginia Standards of Learning: Science
Every course follows the Virginia SOL Science sequence and classroom pacing, so a student can find the exact concept covered that day and work through it with a video lesson.
- Mapped to Virginia SOL Science standards, grade by grade
- SOL Science test review built into every course
- Unlimited practice problems with worked solutions
Science Curriculum by State
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About the Virginia Science Curriculum
How Virginia SOL Science Works
Virginia sets its own science standards through the Standards of Learning, organizing content by grade band with assessed checkpoints at key grades.
How Virginia Differs
Virginia's SOL Science framework uses strand-based progression from Kindergarten through 10th grade, with state-specific grade-level assessments rather than a nationally shared framework.
How Virginia Science Progresses
Students move from foundational life and earth science in elementary school through physical and earth science in middle school into integrated 9th and 10th grade courses.
How Virginia Assesses Science
SOL Science assessments are given in 5th and 8th grade, plus an end-of-course exam, with results used alongside other measures for high school course planning.
Common Questions from Virginia Parents
We've got answers to some popular questions.
Which grades does StudyPug cover for Virginia science?
StudyPug covers Virginia science from Kindergarten through 10th grade, across elementary, middle, and high school bands.
How do I find the course that matches my child's class?
Browse by grade band and select the course that matches your child's current grade - each course is labeled by grade and aligned to Virginia SOL Science.
Does StudyPug help with the Virginia SOL Science test?
Yes - practice problems and lessons are organized around Virginia SOL Science standards and are based on real exams, including the 5th and 8th grade SOL Science assessments.
Does the course order match what Virginia schools teach?
Yes - courses follow the Virginia SOL Science sequence grade by grade, matching the pacing and strand order used in Virginia classrooms.
Can I use StudyPug for homeschooling?
Yes - lessons are organized by grade and SOL Science standard, so homeschooling families can work through each topic at the student's own pace.
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Last updated June 5, 2026
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