Virginia SOL 3.1.e

3.1.e is a Standards of Learning science standard. These are the key ideas and practices under it.

• 3.1.e.i

  use models to demonstrate simple phenomena and natural processes

• 3.1.e.ii

  develop a model (e.g., diagram or simple physical prototype) to illustrate a proposed object, tool, or process

01

What Students Need to Do

Students use arrows, labels, and movable parts to show cause, change, or motion. They build or draw a design so another person can see how it is meant to work.

02

What Mastery Looks Like

A student can point to each part of a diagram or prototype and explain what it represents. The model shows the correct order, movement, or cause and effect.

03

Common Misconceptions

Students may think a model must look exactly like the real object. They may draw an unlabeled picture that does not show movement or change. They may also confuse the model with the real process.

04

How to Assess It

Exit ticket: Draw and label a barrier that could slow soil washing downhill. Add arrows to show water movement and explain how the barrier works.

1. 01

   Give pairs a tray, soil, water, craft sticks, and clay to build a hillside model and test a barrier that slows erosion.

2. 02

   Show a water cycle diagram, then have students write what each arrow means and name one part of the real process that is missing.

3. 03

   Play Model Match with cards showing models, labels, and explanations, then have students pair each model with the process it best represents.

4. 04

   Have students sketch a playground shade structure, label its parts, and use arrows to show where sunlight is blocked.

• 4.1.e

  The 4th Grade version of this standard.

• PS.1.e

  The Grades 7–8 version of this standard.

• 2.1.e

  The 2nd Grade version of this standard.

• 1.1.e

  The 1st Grade version of this standard.