(Part 1 of Cybersecurity Progressive Badge Set)
Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge
Released in 2018 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 how computers and networks work and how to stay safe online.
Choose your own activities!
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Learn how often kids use technology and where technology is in the world.
- Learn the basic parts of a computer and what they do.
- Learn you need multiple layers of security to be safe.
- Learn basic safety rules to stay safe online.
- Learn the process of how information is sent online.
* – 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
- Slideshow PDF from GSEP – Archived Copy of PDF
- Activity Booklet from Leader Connecting Leaders
Other Resources
- 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?
- Archived Copy of PDF from GSKSMO at Home – Original Link
Click to Expand → All Known At Home Plans
At Home Plans
- Archived Copy of PDF from GSKSMO at Home – 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:
- Find out how you use technology
- Discover what your technology can do
- Find out how to create layers of security
- Find out how to use real-life safety rules when you go online
- Find out how messages travel on the internet
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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- 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: IT Game Show, Tech Scavenger Hunt, AND Draw Layers of Security
- Mtg 2: Message Packages, Safety Poster, AND Speed Relay
- Brownie Cybersecurity Note to Volunteers by GSUSA
- Brownie Cybersecurity Glossary by GSUSA
- Cybersecurity Girl Survey by GSUSA
- VTK Tech Scavenger Hunt by GSUSA
- VTK Speed Instructions by GSUSA
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Is there a matching badge for Multi-Level Troops?
Learn about the 2011 GSUSA Multi-level Cybersecurity 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
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(Not an official GSUSA Group)
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