(Part 3 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 Brownie page has information on when all badges were released.
What is this badge about?
Learn decomposition, draw an app screen, then draw a new one after an event.
Choose your own activities!
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Learn that apps can help people.
- Learn what decomposition is and apply it to your app idea.
- Draw your app idea screen.
- Include an event in your app.
- Get feedback on your app idea and brainstorm how you could improve it.
* – 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
- Buy Printable Meeting for all 3 on Etsy from On My Honor Downloads
Other Resources
- Find out if your local Apple Store has the program to earn this badge.
- 7 Day free trial on CodeSpark to earn the 3 Coding badges using the GSUSA Brownie Level Instructions
- See the Activity List – choose your own activities!
- Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- View Booklet Online
What is a good way to earn the badge at home?
- At Home Overview by The Badge Archive
Click to Expand → All Known At Home Plans
At Home Plans
- At Home Overview compiled by The Badge Archive
- 7 Day free trial on CodeSpark to earn the 3 Coding badges using the GSUSA Brownie Level Instructions
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GSUSA Information and Details
Five steps are needed to complete this badge:
- Discover how apps can be used “for good”
- Decompose the needs of your app user
- Design your app screens
- Create algorithms for your app that include events
- Share and improve your app with user feedback
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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- Brownie Coding Notes to Volunteers by GSUSA
- Brainstorm with Think Pair Share by GSUSA
- Brownie Coding Glossary by GSUSA
- VTK App Problems by GSUSA
- VTK Blank App Screens by GSUSA
- VTK Sample App Screens by GSUSA
- 7 Day free trial on CodeSpark to earn the 3 Coding badges using the GSUSA Brownie Level Instructions
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Is there a matching badge for Multi-Level Troops?
Learn about the Coding 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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- Return to the Brownie Badge List.
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