(Part 1 of Automotive Progressive Badge Set)
Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge
Released in 2020 but is considered part of the 2011 Girl’s Guide. The Junior page has information on when all badges were released.
What is this badge about?
Draw a car and make a model.
Choose your own activities!
Activity List(Not Available Yet)
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Learn about cars in the past.
- Conduct one form of market research.
- Learn about design criteria.
- Make a sketch of the vehicle you would want to make.
- Make a model of the vehicle you sketched using anything (clay, playdough, tinfoil, paper, legos, etc.)
* – This summary is based off the GSUSA booklet activity choices.
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What is a good Troop Meeting Plan besides the VTK?
- Basic Meeting Plan compiled by The Badge Archive
Click to Expand → All Known Meeting Plans and Resource Links
Meeting Plans
- Basic Meeting Plan compiled by The Badge Archive
- Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- Slideshow on Google Docs from GSNWGL – Archived Copy of PPT
Other Resources
- (Not Available Yet)
See the Activity List – choose your own activities! - Steps 2-5 from GSUSA
- Cardboard Car (the 2nd set of instructions) from WikiHow
- Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- View Booklet Online
What is a good way to earn the badge at home?
- Google Classroom (request by email/phone number) under “Virtual Badges for Juniors” from GSHS
Click to Expand → All Known At Home Plans
At Home Plans
- Archived Copy of PDF from GSSEF – Original Link
- Google Classroom (request by email/phone number) under “Virtual Badges for Juniors” from GSHS
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GSUSA Information and Details
Five steps are needed to complete this badge:
- Explore mobility across time
- Conduct automotive market research
- Create your vehicle’s design criteria
- Sketch a vehicle to meet your criteria
- Sculpt and share your vehicle
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: Mobility Across Time, Conduct Market Research, AND Create Design Criteria
- Mtg 2: Sketch Vehicle, AND Sculpt and Share Vehicle
- Junior Automotive Notes to Volunteers by GSUSA
- Junior Automotive Glossary by GSUSA
- Design Think Process Poster by GSUSA
- Brainstorm Think Pair Share by GSUSA
- VTK Vehicle Parts Cards by GSUSA
- VTK Mobility Across Time by GSUSA
- VTK Vehicle Diagram by GSUSA
- VTK Junior Vehicle Design Guide by GSUSA
- Design a Vehicle Activity from GSUSA Activities for Girls
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Is there a matching badge for Multi-Level Troops?
Learn about the Automotive 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
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.
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