Per GSUSA’s 2025 Award Log: “These awards are retiring on 10/1/26”
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?
Observe nature, record what you see, help scientists study the world, and do a Take Action Project.
Choose your own activities!
Activity List(Not Available Yet)
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Learn the details how citizen scientists make observations and collect data.
- Do three SciStarter project sessions.
- Plan and do a Take Action Plan (TAP).
* – 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 on Google Docs (Show 1, Show 2, and Show 3) from GSCI – Archived Copy of PPT1, PPT2, and PDF3
Click to Expand → All Known Meeting Plans and Resource Links
Meeting Plans
- Slideshow on Google Docs (Show 1, Show 2, and Show 3) from GSCI – Archived Copy of PPT1, PPT2, and PDF3
Other Resources
- (Not Available Yet)
See the Activity List – choose your own activities! - TAP Ideas by GSUSA
- Take Action Plan (TAP) by The Badge Archive
- TAP Ideas by Grade Level by The Badge Archive
- There is no Scout’s Honor Wiki link
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
Three steps are needed to complete this badge:
- Find out how citizen scientists make observations, collect data and help scientists conduct scientific research
- Do 3 observation sessions of a citizen science project from SciStarter and collect data from you community
(You can earn the Think Like a… badge after step 2. Complete Step 3 to make this a Journey Set) - Plan a Take Action project that helps others. If you’re a Girl Scout volunteer, go to Volunteer Toolkit for complete meeting plans and activity instructions.
(Also get a Take Action Badge after completing Step 3 to make this a Journey Set)
Click to Expand → GSUSA Official Resources
- Buy the Digital Download available in the Girl Scout Shop online
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- GSUSA Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) free plan for 6 Meetings – No links available. This is only accessible through MyGS log-in on Council’s website for troop leaders
- Girl Scout Promise and Law by GSUSA
- Brainstorming Tips: Think, Pair, Share by GSUSA
- C/S/A Citizen Scientist Take Action Guide by GSUSA
- Ambassador Citizen Scientist Girl Survey by GSUSA
- Ambassador Think Like a Citizen Scientist Parents’ Guide 3 by GSUSA
- How to Use SciStarter by GSUSA
- VTK Ambassador Citizen Scientist Observation Quote Cards by GSUSA
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Is there a matching badge for Multi-Level Troops?
Learn about the GSUSA 2011 Multi-Level Think Like a… Journeys.
Where does this go on the Uniform?
This is a Journey Badge – Click Here to see diagrams and details on where to place it.
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For More Fun Ideas and Plans
for Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Scouts
Join the Girl Scout Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Leader Help Facebook Group
(Not an official GSUSA Group)
This is a supportive community for Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Girl Scout leaders. This group offers solutions to keep older scouts engaged in scouting amidst their busy lives. Share strategies, tackle challenges, and exchange ideas for fun, meaningful activities that resonate with teens and build lasting connections.
Find out how you can support The Badge Archive!
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- Return to the Ambassador Badge List.
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