(Part 2 of Robotics Progressive Badge Set)
Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge
Released in 2017 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 biomimicry, make a robot arm, design a robot that can help others, and make a model of the robot.
Choose your own activities!
Activity List(Not Available Yet)
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Learn about biomimicry and design a robot inspired by a creature (bumblebee).
- Create a mimic of a robotic arm to extend your reach.
- Sketch a robot that could help others.
- Make a prototype of the robot designed with a “program” for it to “run”.
- Test the prototype and decide one way it could be done better next 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?
- Buy Activity Kit on Etsy from On My Honor Downloads
- Buy Printable Meeting for all 3 on Etsy from On My Honor Downloads
Click to Expand → All Known Meeting Plans and Resource Links
Meeting Plans
- Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- Buy Activity Booklet from Leader Connecting Leaders
- Buy Activity Booklet for all 3 from Leader Connecting Leaders
- Buy Printable Meeting for all 3 on Etsy from On My Honor Downloads
Other Resources
- (Not Available Yet)
See the Activity List – choose your own activities! - Badge Ideas from Stephanie Erickson
- Step 3-5 from GSHPA – Archived Copy of PDF
- Wigglebot from Research Parent
- Art Bot from Science Buddies
- Noodle Bot from Green Kid Crafts
- Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- View Booklet Online
What is a good way to earn the badge at home?
- At Home Plan from GSGCNWI – Archived Copy of PDF
Click to Expand → All Known At Home Plans
At Home Plans
- At Home Plan from GSGCNWI – Archived Copy of PDF
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GSUSA Information and Details
Five steps are needed to complete this badge:
- Explore how robots imitate nature
- Learn about the parts of a robot
- Plan your robot
- Create a prototype
- Get feedback on your robot
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: Biomimicry Bumblebee, Parts of Robot, AND Plan Your Robot
- Mtg 2: Build Prototype, AND Get Feedback
- Brownie Robotics Glossary by GSUSA
- Brownie Robotics Girl Survey by GSUSA
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Is there a matching badge for Multi-Level Troops?
Learn about the 2011 GSUSA Multi-level Robotics 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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