(Part 1 of Coding for Good Progressive Badge Set)
Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge
Released in 2019 but is considered part of the 2011 Girl’s Guide. The Ambassador page has information on when all badges were released.
What is this badge about?
Learn about functions using and writing lyrics, and write code for a step-by-step dance routine.
Choose your own activities!
Activity List(Not Available Yet)
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Look at how song lyrics use the same concepts as coding, like step-by-step algorithms and function variables of pitch, tone, and speed.
- Learn how choruses in songs are like loops in a program.
- Practice Pair Programming technique by writing song lyrics with a partner.
- Write down a step-by-step dance routine to a song.
- Share your written dance routine with others to see if it’s understandable.
* – This summary is based off the GSUSA booklet activity choices.
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What is a good Troop Meeting Plan besides the VTK?
- Slideshow PDF from GSWNY – Archived Copy of PDF
Click to Expand → All Known Meeting Plans and Resource Links
Meeting Plans
- Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- Slideshow PDF from GSEP – Archived Copy of PDF
- Slideshow PDF from GSWNY – Archived Copy of PDF
Other Resources
- (Not Available Yet)
See the Activity List – choose your own activities! - Find out if your local Apple Store has the program to earn this badge.
- Dance Move Algorithms by code.org
- Songwriting with Functions video from code.org
- Dance Coding from Science World
- Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- View Booklet Online
What is a good way to earn the badge at home?
- Google Forms Step by Step Activities (No registration needed) from GSMidTN
- 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
- At Home Plan w/video from GSCWM – Archived Copy of PDF
- Google Forms Step by Step Activities (No registration needed) from GSMidTN
- 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
Five steps are needed to complete this badge:
- Learn about functions through song lyrics
- Learn about loops through song patterns
- Write an algorithm duet
- Code a performance routine
- Share your coded routine with others
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: Positive Message Songs, Song Functions & Loops, and Group Algorithm Duet
- Mtg 2: Name that Tune, Code Your Performance, and Perform
- 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 Song Functions by GSUSA
- VTK Code Your Performance Routine 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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