(Part 1 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 about a woman in computer science and about algorithms, events, and loops.
Choose your own activities!
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Learn what an algorithm and a sequence is.
- Learn what a loop is.
- Learn what an event is.
- Learn about a woman in computer science (like Grace Hopper).
- Using a real life scenario, write an “algorithm” that includes an event.
* – 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
- Code by Marching Plan by The Badge Archive
Click to Expand → All Known Meeting Plans and Resource Links
Meeting Plans
- Basic Meeting Plan compiled by The Badge Archive
- Grace Hopper Code by Marching Plan by The Badge Archive
- Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- Slideshow PDF from GSEP – Archived Copy of PDF
- Slideshow on Google Docs from GSNWGL – Archived Copy of PPT
- Buy Printable Meeting on Etsy from On My Honor Downloads
- Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- View Booklet Online
What is a good way to earn the badge at home?
- Archived Copy of PDF from GSSEF – Original Link
- 7 Day free trial on CodeSpark to earn the 3 Coding badges using the GSUSA Brownie Level Instructions
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
- Google Classroom (request by email/phone number) under “Virtual Badges for Brownies” from GSHS
- Google Forms Step by Step Activities (No registration needed) from GSMidTN
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GSUSA Information and Details
Five steps are needed to complete this badge:
- Create your own set of commands that use events
- Create algorithms for a computer that follow a sequence
- Use loops to improve your algorithm
- Use events to make things happen
- Learn about women in computer science
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 Patch Quilt Algorithm by GSUSA
- VTK Quilt Color Algorithm video by GSUSA
- VTK Looping Dance Example by GSUSA
- VTK Sample Remote by GSUSA
- VTK Grace Hopper 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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