2011 – Brownie Automotive Engineering – At Home Overview

The Badge Archive’s At Home Overview gives one way for an independent scout to earn the badge on their own without a troop.

For pre-planned meeting plans by others – see the Brownie Automotive Engineering page.
To choose your own activities – see the Brownie Automotive Engineering Activity List

Step 1 – Understand what Simple and Compound Machines are.

“Simple machines make work easier by using less force in a different direction. Force is the strength or energy that creates movement, like a push or pull. A vehicle is made up of lots of parts that work together so the vehicle can move. For example, a gas cap is a screw and the door handle is a lever. When simple machines like these work together, that’s a compound machine.” – GSUSA Automotive Booklet

Step 2 – Learn about different materials and/or features and what they are best for AND design a vehicle based on safety.

Follow the Emergency Vehicle Brainstorm activity.

Step 3 – Make a vehicle prototype designed for safety service.

Make an Egg Safe Vehicle.

Step 4 – Test the prototype and see what could be improved.

Test the Egg Safe Vehicle.

Step 5 – Share not only your protype, but the results from your test.

Find someone to share your protype and your test results for the Egg Safe Vehicle. Brainstorm one improvement you could make.

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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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Tia Kennard