(Part 1 of Robotics Progressive Badge Set)
Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge
Released in 2018 but is considered part of the 2011 Girl’s Guide. The Cadette page has information on when all badges were released.
What is this badge about?
Learn about robot parts, algorithms, and make and use a simple pressure sensor.
Choose your own activities!
Activity List(Not Available Yet)
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Learn the 5 robotic parts (controllers, sensors, housing, actuators, and effectors) AND think of an imaginary robot that has all five.
- Make a simple Pressure Sensor.
- Use the sensor from Step 2, add it to a box, and try making it light up when a box moves.
- Write an algorithm for someone else to follow to do a simple task.
- Write an algorithm the simple box with a sensor could follow.
* – This summary is based off the GSUSA booklet activity choices.
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What is a good Troop Meeting Plan besides the VTK?
Click to Expand → All Known Meeting Plans and Resource Links
Meeting Plans
Other Resources
- (Not Available Yet)
See the Activity List – choose your own activities! - Pressure Sensor Instructions by GSUSA
- Phone Robot DIY from Volt Paper Scissors
- Snap Circuits (for sensors) from Elenco
- Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- View Booklet Online
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
Five steps are needed to complete this badge:
- Learn about robots
- Build a robot part: simple sensors
- Make a box model robot with sensors
- Learn about programming
- Write a program for a 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
- Cadette Brainstorming Tips: Think, Pair, Share by GSUSA
- Cadette Robotics Badges Glossary by GSUSA
- Robotics Badges Notes to Volunteers by GSUSA
- Robotics Badges Materials List by GSUSA
- Cadette Robotics Girl Survey by GSUSA
- VTK Machines and Devices Cards by GSUSA
- VTK Pressure Sensor Template by GSUSA
- VTK Mystery Robot Design Template by GSUSA
- VTK Pressure Sensor Instructions by GSUSA
- VTK Programming Challenge by GSUSA
- VTK Robot Design Challenge Cards by GSUSA
- VTK Robot Parts Cards 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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