May 3, 2023

Deep Creek-Damascus K-8 students present a wallet made of bio-material to Northwest Science Expo

Students use alternative ways to create material using organic substances in textiles and materials STEAM course 

Students in Deep Creek-Damascus K-8’s textiles and materials STEAM course grew bio-material alternatives out of kombucha starter to create a wallet to present at the Northwest Science Expo. The experiment underwent four trials before resulting in a leather-like, nanofibril, substance as students observed the combinations of bacteria, yeast, temperature, and time.

Deep Creek-Damascus K-8 textiles and materials STEAM course teaches students how to use sewing machines, read patterns, and create products for the school and community using different materials. 

For more information regarding the STEAM course of other Gresham-Barlow School District pathways to career success options, please visit: https://bit.ly/gbsd-career-success