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 GSUSA Program. The Daisy Page has information on when all badges were released.
What is this badge about?
Observe and record what you see, and do a Take Action Project.
Choose your own activities!
Activity List(Not Available Yet)
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Learn the what the scientific method is.
- Do two hands-on activities to collect data and make observations.
- Plan and do a Take Action Plan (TAP).
* – This summary is based off the GSUSA VTK 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
- Meeting Plan at Earn Daisy Badges Blog
- Slideshows 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?
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GSUSA Information and Details
Three steps are needed to complete this badge:
- Find out how scientists use the scientific method to investigate the world and make discoveries.
- Do hands-on activities to learn how to make observations and collect data.
(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
- Daisy Promise and Law by GSUSA
- Brainstorming Tips: Think, Pair, Share by GSUSA
- Daisy Citizen Scientist Girl Survey by GSUSA
- Daisy Citizen Scientist Glossary by GSUSA
- Daisy Citizen Scientist Materials List by GSUSA
- VTK Butterfly Cutouts 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 Apron and Vest?
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 Daisy Badge List.
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