(Part 2 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?
- Create a maze game using algorithms.
Choose your own activities!
Activity List(Not Available Yet)
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Learn that video games can be useful, not just fun.
- Learn about algorithms. (Try some Maze Algorithms and then make your own.)
- Design a maze with the design process: Ask, Imagine, Create, Improve, Share.
- Make the maze and playtest it.
- Have others playtest your game.
* – 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 Printable Meeting for all 3 Coding badges on Etsy from On My Honor Download
Click to Expand → All Known Meeting Plans and Resource Links
Meeting Plans
- Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- Buy Printable Meeting for all 3 Coding badges on Etsy from On My Honor Download
Other Resources
- (Not Available Yet)
See the Activity List – choose your own activities! - Ask, Imagine, Create, Improve, Share compiled by The Badge Archive
- Maze Algorithms compiled by The Badge Archive
- Maze Algorithm Printable from Curiosity and the Hungry Mind
- Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- View Booklet Online
What is a good way to earn the badge at home?
- 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
- None Currently Available
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GSUSA Information and Details
Five steps are needed to complete this badge:
- Discover how game design can be used “for good”
- Explore tools used to develop digital games
- Plan a maze game
- Build, test and improve your maze game using iteration
- Share your game with others
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
- 7 Day free trial on CodeSpark to earn the 3 Coding badges using the GSUSA Brownie Level Instructions
- VTK Hopscotch Diagram by GSUSA
- VTK Maze Game Diagram & Coding Blocks Instructions by GSUSA
- VTK Maze Game Diagram & Coding Blocks by GSUSA
- VTK Design Your Own Maze Game by GSUSA
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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
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(Not an official GSUSA Group)
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- Return to the Brownie Badge List.
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