(Part 2 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?
Design a story-based game with a decision making tree and create a character that follows the GSUSA G.I.R.L acronym characteristics.
Choose your own activities!
Activity List(Not Available Yet)
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Think of 3 ways games can help instead of just entertain.
- Design a game character that follows the GSUSA G.I.R.L acronym characteristics.
- Learn what a decision tree is and how to use conditionals in programming.
- Create a story-based game with a decision making tree.
- Have someone use your decision making tree to test your game design and give you feedback.
* – This summary is based off the GSUSA booklet activity choices.
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What is a good Troop Meeting Plan besides the VTK?
Click to Expand → All Known Meeting Plans and Resource Links
Meeting Plans
- Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- Slideshow PDF (Part 1 and Part 2) from GSWNY – Archived Copy of PDF1 and PDF2
Other Resources
- (Not Available Yet)
See the Activity List – choose your own activities! - Choose Your Own Adventure How-To
- Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- View Booklet Online
What is a good way to earn the badge at home?
Click to Expand → All Known At Home Plans
At Home Plans
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GSUSA Information and Details
Five steps are needed to complete this badge:
- Brainstorm “game for good” scenarios
- Create a G.I.R.L. avatar for your game
- Learn about decision trees in game design
- Design your game
- Playtest and iterate your game
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
- 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 Decision Tree Card Template by GSUSA
- VTK Thought-Starter Questions by GSUSA
- VTK Take Action Decision Tree Layout by GSUSA
- VTK Ambassador Digital Game Design Take Action Decision Tree Cards by GSUSA
- VTK Character Development by GSUSA
- VTK Ambassador Digital Game Design Complex Decision Tree Layout 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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