History & Social Science
Full implementation of the 2008 History and Social Science Standards of Learning will begin in the fall of the 2010-2011 school year. Assessments developed using the new blueprints will be administered for the first time in the fall 2010 administration for only the end-of-course history and social science tests (World History and Geography to 1500 A.D. [C.E.], World History and Geography: 1500 A.D. [C.E.] to the Present, Virginia & U.S. History, and World Geography). The remainder of the new history blueprints will be effective with the spring 2011 test administration. School divisions will need to align curriculum to ensure that third-grade students being assessed in 2011 have been instructed in new content included in the K-3 revised 2008 Standards. VDOE has prepared a technical assistance document (PDF) that addresses the History and Social Science SOL review process, the assessment timeline, and resources to assist instruction in history and social science courses.
History & Social Science Standards of Learning – Adopted 2008, to be fully implemented in 2010-2011
- The Standards of Learning and Curriculum Framework comprise the history, civics and geography content that teachers in Virginia are expected to teach and students are expected to learn.
- The Enhanced Scope and Sequence Guide is used by teachers to align instruction with the standards and cover the essential understandings, knowledge and skills found in the curriculum framework.
- Test blueprints provide information on how SOL assessments are constructed.
- Released tests are SOL assessments recently administered in the commonwealth’s public schools.
| Course | Standards of Learning | Enhanced Scope & Sequence |
Blueprints |
All Released Tests & Sample Items | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Standards |
Curriculum Final Version |
||||
| All History & Social Science | Word / PDF | NA | NA | NA | |
| Kindergarten | Word / PDF | Word / PDF | Word / PDF | NA | |
| Grade 1 | Word / PDF | Word / PDF | Word / PDF | NA | |
| Grade 2 | Word / PDF | Word / PDF | Word / PDF | NA | |
| Grade 3 | Word / PDF | Word / PDF | Word / PDF | ||
| Virginia Studies | Word / PDF | Word / PDF | Word / PDF | ||
| US History to 1865 | Word / PDF | Word / PDF | Word / PDF | ||
| US History 1865 to Present | Word / PDF | Word / PDF | Word / PDF | ||
| Civics & Economics | Word / PDF | Word / PDF | Word / PDF | ||
| World History & Geography to 1500 | Word / PDF | Word / PDF | Word / PDF | ||
| World History & Geography 1500-Present | Word / PDF | Word / PDF | Word / PDF | ||
| World Geography | Word / PDF | Word / PDF | Word / PDF | ||
| Virginia & US History | Word / PDF | Word / PDF | Word / PDF | ||
| Virginia & US Government | Word / PDF | Word / PDF | Word / PDF | NA | |
2008 Strikethrough Version History & Social Science Curriculum Framework
The approved changes to the curriculum framework are indicated with underlines for additions and strikethroughs for deletions.
(All files listed are PDF documents)
- Kindergarten
- Grade 1
- Grade 2
- Grade 3
- Virginia Studies
- US History to 1865
- US History 1865 to Present
- Civics & Economics
- World History & Geography to 1500
- World History & Geography 1500-Present
- World Geography
- Virginia & US History
- Virginia & US Government
History & Social Science Standards of Learning Resources
- Documents of American History (PDF)
This publication contains the text of The Constitution of Virginia, Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom, Declaration of American Independence, Constitution of the United States of America with Amendments, and The Virginia Charters. State law requires that the Documents of American History shall be taught to all students in the Commonwealth of Virginia. - Economics and Personal Finance
These objectives for economics education and financial literacy are required of all students at the middle and high school levels to further the development of knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed for responsible citizenship in a constitutional democracy. - Global Learning Virginia Standards of Learning
The increased interdependency of nations and people requires that our K-12 instructional program reinforce and augment international knowledge. Global Learning combines links to many international organizations, information about international education, and lesson plans designed to enhance student learning. - Maps of the Five Geographic Regions of Virginia (2001)
- Outline Map (PDF)
- Map With Counties (PDF)
- Map Without Counties (PDF)
- Selected Geographic Regions of North America (2001) (PDF)
Correlates to Standard USI.2b for History and Social Science. - Virginia Electronic Practice Assessment Tool (ePAT)
The resources here are intended to support and enhance student preparation for the Standards of Learning Assessment. These tutorials provide direct exposure to the format and structure of the questions, and enable users to receive direct feedback for each item. - VGLA Preparation of Evidence Optional Forms
The forms on this page may be used to assist with the development of a collection of evidence (COE) that is submitted as a Virginia Grade Level Alternative (VGLA) assessment. Print the directions and follow the procedures that have been outlined.
History & Social Science Previous Versions
- Standards of Learning Documents for History & Social Science – Adopted 2001
- SOL: 1995
- Blueprints: 2001
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