(Part 1 of Robotics Progressive Badge Set)
Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge
Released in 2018 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 Sense-Think-Act, make a robot using a simple device (like a fan) as the base that can move, and write a basic maze algorithm with a conditional.
Choose your own activities!
Activity List(Not Available Yet)
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Learn the Sense-Think-Act definition.
- Design a robot using a simple device (like a fan) as the base.
- Use robot from Step 2 and try making it move in circles or a straight line.
- Write a basic maze algorithm.
- Add a conditional statement to the maze algorithm.
* – 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
Other Resources
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See the Activity List – choose your own activities! - Example of Basic fan from Amazon to use to design a robot (only need one for the whole troop) for Step 2. Hint: Mount it on a cardboard surface with wheels and it’s a vehicle.
- Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- View Booklet Online
What is a good way to earn the badge at home?
- None Currently Available
Click to Expand → All Known At Home Plans
At Home Plans
- None Currently Available
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GSUSA Information and Details
Five steps are needed to complete this badge:
- Learn about robots
- Build a robot model: motorized robot
- Explore the way robotics systems work together
- Learn about programming
- Write a program for a robot
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
- Brainstorming Tips: Think, Pair, Share by GSUSA
- Ambassador Robotics Notes to Volunteers by GSUSA
- Ambassador Robotics Materials List by GSUSA
- Ambassador Robotics Glossary by GSUSA
- VTK Real Robots Category List by GSUSA
- VTK Motorized Robot Building Instructions by GSUSA
- VTK Tic Tac Toe Robot Instructions by GSUSA
- VTK Robot Maze 1 by GSUSA
- VTK Input and Output Cards by GSUSA
- VTK Robot Maze 2 Solution by GSUSA
- VTK Robot Maze 2 by GSUSA
- VTK Robot Maze 1 Solution by GSUSA
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Is there a matching badge for Multi-Level Troops?
Learn about the 2011 GSUSA Multi-level Robotics 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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