(Part 2 of Coding for Good Progressive Badge Set)
Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge
Released in 2019 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?
Create a maze game using algorithms.
Choose your own activities!
Activity List(Not Available Yet)
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Know that sometimes video games are useful, not just for fun.
- Understand what algorithms, loops, and conditionals are in programming.
- Create an idea for a maze game.
- Make the maze game and test it out.
- Share the maze and get feedback.
* – 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! - Grid Mazes from ByteEd
- Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- View Booklet Online
What is a good way to earn the badge at home?
- 7 Day free trial on CodeSpark to earn the 3 Coding badges using the GSUSA Junior Level Instructions
Click to Expand → All Known At Home Plans
At Home Plans
- 7 Day free trial on CodeSpark to earn the 3 Coding badges using the GSUSA Junior Level Instructions
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GSUSA Information and Details
Five steps are needed to complete this badge:
- Discover how game design can be used “for good”
- Explore tools used to develop digital games
- Plan a maze game
- Build, test and improve your maze game using iteration
- Share your game with others
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: Used for Good, Digital Tools, AND Plan Maze Game
- Mtg 2: Build Maze Game, AND Brainstorm Maze Game
- Junior Coding Notes to Volunteers by GSUSA
- Junior Coding Glossary by GSUSA
- Brainstorm with Think Pair Share by GSUSA
- 7 Day free trial on CodeSpark to earn the 3 Coding badges using the GSUSA Junior Level Instructions
- Maze Game Diagram & Coding Blocks by GSUSA
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Is there a matching badge for Multi-Level Troops?
Learn about the Coding 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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