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Ms. Reed's classroom raised $496

BioFashion Lab: Sustainable Textiles

Help me give my students hands-on experience creating sustainable fabrics using mycelium kits, bacterial cellulose (SCOBY) cultures, algae cultures, corn starch, glycerin, plant-based dyes, and tray molds.

Ms. Reed Green Street Academy 377

Baltimore, MD Grades 9-12

My Project

Imagine a classroom transformed into a BioFashion Lab, where Environmental Science students grow fabrics from living materials and engineer wearable prototypes from mycelium, algae, and plant-based bioplastics. In this hands-on, interdisciplinary project, students merge biology, chemistry, and environmental science to engineer sustainable materials that could replace conventional textiles.

Through experiential learning and inquiry-based exploration, students will take on the roles of environmental engineers, biotechnologists, materials scientists, and sustainability analysts as they research, prototype, and test their own “living fabrics.” Using mycelium kits, bacterial cellulose cultures, algae powders, gelatin, cornstarch, and glycerin, students will create eco-friendly materials shaped with molds and analyzed for tensile strength, biodegradability, and colorfastness.

They’ll collect and interpret data, refine their designs, and connect their work to real-world STEM practices such as lab research, quality control, and bioengineering. This process encourages creative problem-solving, critical thinking, and real-world application of scientific practices.

Throughout the project, students will study diverse scientists and innovators shaping the field of sustainable materials. The experience culminates in a BioFashion Booth at our school’s STEAM Night, where student teams present their prototypes and engage the community in sustainable design. This outreach fosters inclusivity, science communication, and civic responsibility, empowering students to see themselves as future changemakers.

By funding this project, you’ll give students the opportunity to innovate, explore STEM careers, and make a visible environmental impact. They will leave not only with technical and scientific skills, but with a deeper understanding of sustainability, diversity, and real-world creative problem-solving in science and engineering.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

100 students impacted 5 donors

Project tagged as

Baltimore, MD
Grades 9-12
Climate & The Environment
Engineering & Technology
Charter School
Lab Equipment
More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

Ms. Reed Green Street Academy 377 Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

100 students impacted 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Gelatin Pwdr Lg 500g • Ward's Science $51.68 1 $51.68

Back to the Roots Organic Mini Mushroom Grow Kit, Harvest Gourmet Oyster Mushrooms In 10 days, Top Gardening Gift, Holiday Gift, & Unique Gift • Amazon Business $15.99 3 $47.97

Urban Kitchen Kombucha Starter Kit – Includes Organic SCOBY, Starter Liquid, 1 Gallon Glass Jar, Temp Gauge, Tea, and Sugar • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99

US+ 100% Pure Vegetable Glycerin - Pharmaceutical & Food Grade (USP) - Premium Quality All-Natural Moisturizer & Cleanser - For skin, hair, soaps & more (1 Gallon) • Amazon Business $26.72 1 $26.72

SXYYDSG 2pcs 7x5 inch Resin Tray Molds, Rectangle Silicone Molds, Flat Concrete Molds Resin Epoxy Silicone Board Molds for Resin Epoxy DIY, White • Amazon Business $12.49 2 $24.98

SimpleNature 100% Pure Vegetable Glycerin - 32 oz - Natural Pure Food/Cosmetic Grade for Skincare, Haircare, Cosmetics, Soapmaking, Crafts - Softening & Moisturizing Multipurpose Humectant • Amazon Business $12.35 2 $24.70

Joy&Grace Large Flower Press Kit for Adults & Kids with Designed Cover and DIY Album, 10.9" x 10.9" 10 Layers Plant Press and Plant Drying Toolkit, Flower Preservation Kit (Color Box, Natural Wood) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99

Kate Naturals Organic Spirulina Powder. Nutrient Dense Superfood Supplement (12 oz, USDA Certified, Non-GMO, Gluten- Free) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99

Shanglist Silicone Tray Molds for Epoxy Resin, Large Epoxy Resin Casting Mold for DIY Crafts Serving Board • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99

Iberia All Natural Distilled White Vinegar, 1 Gallon - 5% Acidity • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99

Kate Naturals Organic Beet Root Powder for Smoothies, Baking & Juice. Raw Beetroot Superfood & Natural Red Food Coloring (8oz, Non-GMO, Earthy Flavor) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Cylindrospermum Living • Carolina Biological Supply Company $8.96 1 $8.96

Chlorella Living • Carolina Biological Supply Company $8.96 1 $8.96

SXETBEAN Dried Spinach Powder, 5.2oz/150g Pure Powdered Spinach for Baking, Smoothies, Juices, Pasta, Porridge • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Clabber Girl Non-GMO Corn Starch, Gluten Free, 6.5 Ounce • Amazon Business $1.53 2 $3.06

Amazon Grocery, Ground Turmeric, 2.75 Oz (Previously Happy Belly, Packaging May Vary) • Amazon Business $2.62 1 $2.62

Materials cost			$324.58
Vendor shipping charges			$42.33
Sales tax			$19.47
3rd party payment processing fee			$4.87
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$421.25
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$74.34
Total project goal			$495.59
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$495.59
4 Donors			-$229.38
Donations toward project cost			-$210.62
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$18.76
match offer			-$247.80
Match offer toward project cost			-$210.63
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$37.17
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$18.41
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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BioFashion Lab: Sustainable Textiles

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Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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