2. Shared resources and facilities: Another way to fund and facilitate hands-on learning without lab fees is to share resources and facilities with other schools, institutions, or community partners. Shared resources and facilities can include lab spaces, equipment, materials, or services that are used by multiple groups or users, either at the same time or at different times. For example, some schools or institutions may have agreements or partnerships with nearby colleges, universities, or research centers, where they can access or use their lab facilities or equipment for a nominal fee or for free. Similarly, some schools or institutions may collaborate with local libraries, museums, or makerspaces, where they can for hands-on learning. Shared resources and facilities can help reduce or eliminate the need for lab fees, and also expand the opportunities and options for hands-on learning. However, shared resources and facilities may also have some challenges, such as:, The policy states the rationale, purpose, and criteria for the lab fees, and provides a detailed breakdown of the lab fee components and amounts for each lab course., This NGSS aligned course emphasizes the study of physical sciences which includes physics, chemistry and environmental science. Through the use of laboratory investigations, students will explore the physical laws and theories at the macroscopic and microscopic levels..