Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge
Released in 2017 but is considered part of the 2011 Girl’s Guide. The Junior page has information on when all badges were released.
What is this badge about?
Build a balloon-powered car and test how far it can go.
Choose your own activities!
Activity List(Not Available Yet)
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Know what potential and kinetic energy is and how potential energy changes to kinetic energy.
- Build a balloon car.
- Test the balloon car.
- Share the test results with a “Why?” question answered from the testing.
- Think of a way you could improve the balloon car if you ever made it a second time.
* – 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
- Video Walkthrough from Better Science Teaching
- Video Walkthrough from GE Aviation
Other Resources
- (Not Available Yet)
See the Activity List – choose your own activities! - Car Instructions from Mombrite
- Balloon Car Instructions from Science Buddies
- 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
- At Home Plan w/video from GSCWM – Archived Copy of PDF
- Archived Copy of PDF from GSSEF – Original Link
- Video Walkthrough from Better Science Teaching
- Video Walkthrough from GE Aviation
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GSUSA Information and Details
Five steps are needed to complete this badge:
- Learn about potential and kinetic energy
- Design and build a balloon car
- Test your balloon-powered car
- Analyze and share results
- Brainstorm ways to improve your design
Click to Expand → GSUSA Official Resources
- Buy the GSUSA Leader Guide Booklet (View Online)
(Part of 3 Mechanical Badge booklet – not a Progressive set)
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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: Potential and Kinetic Energy, AND Design and Build a Balloon Car
- Mtg 2: Test Your Car, Analyze your Results, AND Brainstorm an Improvement
- Design Thinking Process Poster by GSUSA
- GoldieBlox Kit Instructions by GSUSA
- Junior Mechanical Challenge Glossary by GSUSA
- VTK Pinwheel Instructions by GSUSA
- VTK Balloon Car Design Engineering Notes Part 1 by GSUSA
- VTK Balloon Car Design Engineering Notes Part 2 by GSUSA
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Is there a matching badge for Multi-Level Troops?
Learn about the Automotive Multi-level GSUSA 2011 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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For More Fun Ideas and Plans
for Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Scouts
Join the Girl Scout Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Leader Help Facebook Group
(Not an official GSUSA Group)
This is a supportive Facebook community for Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Girl Scout leaders. Whether you’re seeking advice, fresh ideas, or meeting plans, you’re in the right place! Let’s inspire each other, share our experiences, and make every troop meeting a memorable adventure.
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