The Badge Archive

(Part 3 of Coding for Good Progressive Badge Set)

Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge

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Choose your own activities!

• C/S/A App Development Activity List 

Our Summary* of requirements:

1. Create a code about one set of data using the format for objects.
2. Learn about data visualization beyond the standard charts, graphs, and tables (i.e. bubble charts, steam graphs, calendars, clocks, timelines, OR maps) and create one.
3. Decide one way to collect data in a measurable way and collect it.
4. Use the data you collected and analyze it in one way.
5. Create an app based on the data collected, including prototype of what the screen looks like, a list of features, and how it functions.

_{^{* – This summary is based off the GSUSA booklet activity choices.}}

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What is a good Troop Meeting Plan besides the VTK?

• Basic Meeting Plan compiled by The Badge Archive

Click to Expand → All Known Meeting Plans and Resource Links

Meeting Plans

• Basic Meeting Plan compiled by The Badge Archive
• Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki

Other Resources

• See the C/S/A Activity List – choose your own activities!
• Find out if your local Apple Store has the program to earn this badge.
• Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
• View Booklet Online

What is a good way to earn the badge at home?

• Recommendation: JavaScript Data Objects, Habit Tracker, and Design your app on Blank App Screens with the Ambassador App Form.
• Girl Scout Account on Vidcode to earn the 3 Coding badges using the GSUSA Cadette Level Instructions

Click to Expand → All Known At Home Plans

At Home Plans

• Girl Scout Account on Vidcode to earn the 3 Coding badges using the GSUSA Cadette Level Instructions

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GSUSA Information and Details

Click to Expand → GSUSA Official Resources

• Buy the GSUSA Leader Guide Booklet (View Online)
  (Sold as a single booklet of all 3 Progressive Badges)

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• GSUSA Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) free plan for 2 Meetings – No links available. This is only accessible through MyGS log-in on Council’s website for troop leaders
  • Mtg 1: Brainstorm App Ideas, JavaScript Data Objects, Big Data Visualization, and Data Collection Interview
  • Mtg 2: Data Object from Interview Results, and App Design based on Interview Results
• Cadette Glossary by GSUSA
• Senior Notes to Volunteers by GSUSA
• Girl Scout Account on Vidcode to earn the 3 Coding badges using the GSUSA Cadette Level Instructions
• Brainstorm with Think Pair Share by GSUSA
• VTK Blank Data Object by GSUSA
• VTK Data Collection Questionnaire by GSUSA
• VTK Advanced Data Visualization Examples by GSUSA
• VTK Women in U.S. Congress 1917-2019 by GSUSA
• VTK Ambassador Approaches to Data Visualization by GSUSA
• VTK Interview Data Collection Questionnaire by GSUSA
• VTK Interview Data Object by GSUSA
• VTK Blank App Screens by GSUSA

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Is there a matching badge for Multi-Level Troops?

Learn about the 2011 GSUSA Multi-level Coding badges.

Where does this go on the Uniform?

This is a Skill Based Badge – Click Here to see diagrams and details on where to place it.

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