(Part 2 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?
Build a small car and test how it moves.
Choose your own activities!
Activity List(Not Available Yet)
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Understand what Simple and Compound Machines are AND what the six kinds of Simple Machines are.
- Learn about alternative fuels AND design a vehicle that uses one.
- Make a vehicle prototype designed for alternative fuel.
- Test the prototype and see what could be improved.
- Share not only your protype, but the results from your test.
* – 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
Other Resources
- (Not Available Yet)
See the Activity List – choose your own activities! - Rubber Band Racer by Your Modern Dad
- 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
- 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:
- Learn about simple machines in vehicles
- Engineer a vehicle that uses alternative fuel
- Build a vehicle prototype
- Test and revise your vehicle prototype
- Share your vehicle prototype and testing results
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: Simple Machines, AND Engineer Vehicle with Alternative Fuel
- Mtg 2: Build Prototype, Test Prototype, and Share Prototype and Test Results
- 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 Simple Machines Matching Game by GSUSA
- VTK Alternative Fuel Vehicle Photos by GSUSA
- VTK Alternative Fuel Vehicle Criteria Checklist by GSUSA
- VTK Automotive Engineering Challenge by GSUSA
- VTK Present Your Alternative Fuel Vehicle by GSUSA
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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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- Return to the Junior Badge List.
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