Per GSUSA’s 2025 Award Log: “These awards are retiring on 10/1/26”
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?
Observe nature, record what you see, help scientists study the world, and do a Take Action Project.
Choose your own activities!
Activity List(Not Available Yet)
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Learn the details on what it means to be a citizen scientist.
- Do two observation skill activities and one SciStarter project.
- Plan and do a Take Action Plan (TAP).
* – This summary is based off the GSUSA booklet activity choices.
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What is a good Troop Meeting Plan besides the VTK?
- Slideshow on Google Docs (Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3) from GSCI – Archived Copy of PPT1, PPT2, and PPT3
Click to Expand → All Known Meeting Plans and Resource Links
Meeting Plans
- Meeting Plan from Ranch Oaks Girl Scouts SU – Archived Copy of PDF
- Slideshow on Google Docs (Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3) from GSCI – Archived Copy of PPT1, PPT2, and PPT3
Other Resources
- (Not Available Yet)
See the Activity List – choose your own activities! - TAP Ideas by GSUSA
- Take Action Plan (TAP) by The Badge Archive
- TAP Ideas by Grade Level by The Badge Archive
- There is no Scout’s Honor Wiki link
What is a good way to earn the badge at home?
- None Currently Available
Click to Expand → All Known At Home Plans
At Home Plans
- None Currently Available
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GSUSA Information and Details
Three steps are needed to complete this badge:
- Find out how citizen scientists make observations, collect data, and work with scientists to receive feedback on research.
- Do 3 citizen science activities: sharpen your observation skills through 2 observation games and a SciStarter project.
(You can earn the Think Like a… badge after step 2. Complete Step 3 to make this a Journey Set) - Plan a Take Action project that helps others. If you’re a Girl Scout volunteer, go to Volunteer Toolkit for complete meeting plans and activity instructions.
(Also get a Take Action Badge after completing Step 3 to make this a Journey Set)
Click to Expand → GSUSA Official Resources
- Buy the Digital Download available in the Girl Scout Shop online
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- GSUSA Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) free plan for 6 Meetings – No links available. This is only accessible through MyGS log-in on Council’s website for troop leaders
- Girl Scout Promise and Law by GSUSA
- Brainstorming Tips: Think, Pair, Share by GSUSA
- Brownie Citizen Scientist Girl Survey by GSUSA
- Brownie Citizen Scientist Take Action Guide by GSUSA
- Brownie Citizen Scientist Glossary by GSUSA
- Brownie Citizen Scientist Materials List by GSUSA
- VTK Cardinal Direction Signs by GSUSA
- VTK Snail Cutouts by GSUSA
- VTK Snail Map by GSUSA
- VTK Girls Get STEM: Collaboration Activity by GSUSA
- VTK Girls Get STEM: Data Collection Activity by GSUSA
- VTK Girls Get STEM: Reflection Activity by GSUSA
- VTK Girls Get STEM: Creativity Activity by GSUSA
- VTK Girls Get STEM: Communication Activity by GSUSA
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Is there a matching badge for Multi-Level Troops?
Learn about the GSUSA 2011 Multi-Level Think Like a… Journeys.
Where does this go on the Uniform?
This is a Journey 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.
Find out how you can support The Badge Archive!
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- Return to the Brownie Badge List.
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