Time for Science?
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Here is a local sampling of science lesson time for upper elementary grades:
Arlington County: Schools are advised to teach three hours and 45 minutes a week.
Charles County: Schools are advised to teach about two hours a week.
The District: Schools are encouraged to teach a minimum of three hours and 45 minutes a week.
Fairfax County: Schools are advised to teach three hours weekly plus have an hour of science-related reading and writing.
Montgomery County: Weekly instruction ranges from 60 minutes to more than 200 minutes.
Prince William County: Instruction averages four hours a week.
St. Mary's County: Instruction averages just under two hours a week.
