(Part 1 of Robotics Progressive Badge Set)
Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge
Released in 2017 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?
Learn about algorithms, program a friend, and do an Hour of Code project online.
Choose your own activities!
Activity List(Not Available Yet)
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Learn about basic parts of a robot.
- Relay Messages with a fellow scout to mimic how a robot brain sends instructions to it’s parts.
- Program a fellow scout with an algorithm (to build an image made of Tangams).
- Create an algorithm for a robot to stack cups over and over again (Cup Stacking Robot game).
- Go online and do a lesson on Hour of Code.
* – 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! - Meeting Ideas from Stephanie Erickson
- Message Carrying games from Sermons 4 Kids
- Free Printable Tangams on Teachers Pay Teachers
- Cup Stacking Robot game from code.org
- Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- View Booklet Online
What is a good way to earn the badge at home?
Click to Expand → All Known At Home Plans
At Home Plans
- Video Walkthrough from Better Science Teaching
- 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 how robots work
- Discover the robot brain
- Learn about programming
- Try simple programming
- Code 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
- Mtg 1: How Robots Work, Robot Brain, AND Programming
- Mtg 2: Simple Programming, AND Code a Robot
- Junior Robotics Glossary by GSUSA
- VTK Algorithm Tangram Assessment Worksheet by GSUSA
- VTK Algorithm Tangrams Algorithm Activity by GSUSA
- VTK Sample Shock Absorber by GSUSA
- VTK Cup Stacking Program Example by GSUSA
- VTK Symbol Key by GSUSA
- VTK Cup Stack Pack 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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For More Fun Ideas and Plans
for Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Scouts
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