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Virginia Grade 7 Science
Virginia Grade 7 Science: explore science lessons, skill quizzes, practice tests, and standards references. Use evidence and answer explanations to guide review.
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Standards source: K-12 Standards & Instruction, Virginia Department of Education.
Grade 7 Science: Learn, Practice, and Quiz
Read a short lesson, work through its example, and try a related science-area quiz. States organize these ideas differently; use your state standards to choose what matches your class.
Physical Science
Life Science
Earth & Space
Virginia Science by Grade
Every Virginia science center, grade 1 through grade 8.
Start With a Practice Test
Six full, timed grade 7 science practice tests, 40 questions each, instant scoring, and a written explanation for every question. Virginia does not test science this year, so use these to find gaps early. Each one opens right here.
Virginia Grade 7 Science Practice Test 1
A full diagnostic across every science area for this grade.
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Virginia Grade 7 Science Practice Test 2
Fresh questions and new phenomena to build accuracy.
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Virginia Grade 7 Science Practice Test 3
New problems that push reading of data, models, and evidence.
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Virginia Grade 7 Science Practice Test 4
Another complete, timed exam to build pacing and stamina.
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Virginia Grade 7 Science Practice Test 5
A brand-new mixed set to test how ready you are.
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Virginia Grade 7 Science Practice Test 6
A final full-length simulation to confirm you are ready.
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Grade 7 Science Skill Quizzes
Pick one science area, answer 10 questions, and see exactly where the idea broke down. Each quiz opens right here.
Matter and Its Properties
A quick 10-question check on matter and its properties, with instant scoring and a full explanation for every answer.
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Forces and Motion
A quick 10-question check on forces and motion, with instant scoring and a full explanation for every answer.
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Energy
A quick 10-question check on energy, with instant scoring and a full explanation for every answer.
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Waves and Information
A quick 10-question check on waves and information, with instant scoring and a full explanation for every answer.
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Cells, Structures and Life Processes
A quick 10-question check on cells, structures and life processes, with instant scoring and a full explanation for every answer.
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Ecosystems and Heredity
A quick 10-question check on ecosystems and heredity, with instant scoring and a full explanation for every answer.
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Evolution, Fossils and Adaptation
A quick 10-question check on evolution, fossils and adaptation, with instant scoring and a full explanation for every answer.
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Earth and Space Systems
A quick 10-question check on earth and space systems, with instant scoring and a full explanation for every answer.
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Earth, Human Activity and Engineering
A quick 10-question check on earth, human activity and engineering, with instant scoring and a full explanation for every answer.
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Grade 7 Science Study Tools
A few minutes of review between practice tests. Both open right here.
Grade 7 Science Flashcards
All 166 terms this grade is expected to know. Search the deck, filter by science area, star the hard ones, and mark off what you have down.
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Grade 7 Science Quick Review
Every must-know idea for this grade on one page, grouped by science area, with the vocabulary for each one.
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Virginia Grade 7 Science Snapshot
Virginia Grade 7 Science Topics
These are the 31 science standards Virginia sets for grade 7, from the Virginia Science Standards of Learning, grouped by the science domains this grade covers. Reference codes help you compare the listed expectations with the source. Confirm the current state edition and grade placement before using them as classroom requirements.
LS · Life Science
- LS.2.aLS.3.aLS.10.aLS.10.bLS.10.cCells, Body Systems, and Genetics
- LS.2.bLS.2.cLS.3.bLS.3.cLS.4.aLS.4.b+5Organism Needs, Structures, and Life Cycles
- LS.2.dCell Division Mechanism Growth Reproduction Mitosis Cell Cycle
- LS.2.eCellular Transport Osmosis Diffusion Important Life Processes Diffusion
- LS.5.aLS.5.bLS.5.cLS.6.aLS.6.bLS.7.a+4Ecosystems, Food Webs, and Matter Flow
- LS.6.cSymbiotic Relationships Survival Different Species Symbiotic Relationships
- LS.6.dNiche Each Organism Supports Survival
- LS.9.aChanges Habitat Disturb Populations Coral Reef Biodiversity Human
Grouped by the science domains this grade covers.
Virginia Grade 7 Science Standards
A science standards reference for grade 7, with codes and learning expectations from Virginia Science Standards of Learning. If your Virginia classroom or report card mentions a code, you will find it here.
LS · Life Science
- LS.2.aCells, Body Systems, and GeneticsThe development of the cell theory demonstrates the nature of science
- LS.2.bOrganism Needs, Structures, and Life CyclesCell structure and organelles support life processes
- LS.2.cOrganism Needs, Structures, and Life CyclesSimilarities and differences between plant and animal cells determine how they support life processes
- LS.2.dCell Division Mechanism Growth Reproduction Mitosis Cell CycleCell division is the mechanism for growth and reproduction
- LS.2.eCellular Transport Osmosis Diffusion Important Life Processes DiffusionCellular transport (osmosis and diffusion) is important for life processes
- LS.3.aCells, Body Systems, and GeneticsPatterns of cellular organization support life processes
- LS.3.bOrganism Needs, Structures, and Life CyclesUnicellular and multicellular organisms have comparative structures
- LS.3.cOrganism Needs, Structures, and Life CyclesSimilar characteristics determine the classification of organisms
- LS.4.aOrganism Needs, Structures, and Life CyclesPhotosynthesis is the foundation of virtually all food webs
- LS.4.bOrganism Needs, Structures, and Life CyclesPhotosynthesis and cellular respiration support life processes
- LS.5.aEcosystems, Food Webs, and Matter FlowMatter moves through ecosystems via the carbon, water, and nitrogen cycles
- LS.5.bEcosystems, Food Webs, and Matter FlowEnergy flow is represented by food webs and energy pyramids
- LS.5.cEcosystems, Food Webs, and Matter FlowRelationships exist among producers, consumers, and decomposers
- LS.6.aEcosystems, Food Webs, and Matter FlowRelationships exist between predators and prey and these relationships are modeled in food webs
- LS.6.bEcosystems, Food Webs, and Matter FlowThe availability and use of resources may lead to competition and cooperation
- LS.6.cSymbiotic Relationships Survival Different Species Symbiotic RelationshipsSymbiotic relationships support the survival of different species
- LS.6.dNiche Each Organism Supports SurvivalThe niche of each organism supports survival
- LS.7.aEcosystems, Food Webs, and Matter FlowBiotic and abiotic factors define land, marine, and freshwater ecosystems
- LS.7.bOrganism Needs, Structures, and Life CyclesPhysical and behavioral characteristics enable organisms to survive within a specific ecosystem
- LS.8.aOrganism Needs, Structures, and Life CyclesOrganisms respond to daily, seasonal, and long-term changes
- LS.8.bEcosystems, Food Webs, and Matter FlowChanges in the environment may increase or decrease population size
- LS.8.cEcosystems, Food Webs, and Matter FlowLarge-scale changes such as eutrophication, climate changes, and catastrophic disturbances affect ecosystems
- LS.9.aChanges Habitat Disturb Populations Coral Reef Biodiversity HumanChanges in habitat can disturb populations
- LS.9.bEcosystems, Food Webs, and Matter FlowDisruptions in ecosystems can change species competition
- LS.9.cEcosystems, Food Webs, and Matter FlowVariations in biotic and abiotic factors can change ecosystems
- LS.10.aCells, Body Systems, and GeneticsDNA has a role in making proteins that determine organism traits
- LS.10.bCells, Body Systems, and GeneticsThe role of meiosis is to transfer traits to the next generation
- LS.10.cCells, Body Systems, and GeneticsPunnett squares are mathematical models used to predict the probability of traits in offspring
- LS.11.aOrganism Needs, Structures, and Life CyclesMutation, adaptation, natural selection, and extinction change populations
- LS.11.bOrganism Needs, Structures, and Life CyclesThe fossil record, genetic information, and anatomical comparisons provide evidence for evolution
- LS.11.cOrganism Needs, Structures, and Life CyclesEnvironmental factors and genetic variation influence survivability and diversity of organisms
Source: Virginia Science Standards of Learning. Always check the current official document before relying on a code for placement or reporting.
Virginia Grade 7: Math and English Too
Science is one of three Virginia grade 7 centers. Same format, same standards-first approach, for the other two subjects.
Virginia Grade 7 Math
Six full practice tests, printable worksheets, step-by-step lessons, and every Virginia grade 7 math standard.
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Reading, writing, and language standards for Virginia grade 7, broken into short skill targets with practice for each one.
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Does Virginia test science in grade 7?
No. Virginia gives SOL Science in grades 5 and 8, so grade 7 students do not sit a state science test this year. Virginia also gives a high school biology end-of-course test. The standards on this page are still the ones grade 7 teachers teach, and they are what the next science test builds on.
Which standards does grade 7 science in Virginia follow?
Virginia follows the Virginia Science Standards of Learning, published by the Virginia Department of Education. All 31 of this grade's standards are listed further down the page with their official codes.
How long are the practice tests?
Each of the six practice tests has 40 questions and a 70-minute timer. The timer auto-submits at zero and you get your score, a breakdown by science area, and a written explanation for every question.
Is any of this free?
Yes, every practice test, quiz, and flashcard set on this page is free and needs no login. Your progress is saved in your own browser and nowhere else.
What is the fastest way to use this page?
Take practice test 1 cold. Look at the topic breakdown, pick the weakest science area, and do that skill quiz. Then read the quick review for that area and come back for practice test 2.
Grade 7 Science in Other States
Standards, practice tests, and quizzes for grade 7 science in every state and Washington, D.C.
Start With One Practice Test
Grade 7 is a building year for science in Virginia. Take a timed test, see which area is thinnest, and fix that one before it compounds.
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Virginia Grade 7 Science: study questions
How should I choose a Grade 7 science study target?
Start with the course or standards reference for this state. Explain one idea before doing its related practice, then use the feedback to decide what needs another example.
Official source ↗Are these activities official state assessments?
These are independently published learning resources. A practice score does not predict or replace an official state score. Use the directions in each activity and consult your school for official testing and accommodation rules.
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