Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge
Released in 2018 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 and test a small paddle-powered boat.
Choose your own activities!
Activity List(Not Available Yet)
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Learn about potential energy released into kinetic energy.
- Use the Design Thinking Process to design and build a rubber band-powered paddle boat.
- Test the boat and record results.
- Analyze and share the results.
- Brainstorm one improvement if you made it a second time.
* – 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! - 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
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GSUSA Information and Details
Five steps are needed to complete this badge:
- Explore how paddle boats work
- Design and build a rubber band-powered paddle boat
- Test your rubber band-powered paddle boat
- Analyze and share your results
- Brainstorm ways to improve your design
Click to Expand → GSUSA Official Resources
- Buy the GSUSA Leader Guide Booklet (View Online)
(Part of 3 Mechanical Badge booklet – not a Progressive set)
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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 Paddle Boats Work, AND Build a Boat
- Mtg 2: Test Boat, Analyze Results, and Brainstorm Improvement
- Design Thinking Process Poster by GSUSA
- GoldieBlox Kit Instructions by GSUSA
- Junior Mechanical Challenge Glossary by GSUSA
- Photos of Paddle Boats by GSUSA
- Paddle Boat Design Challenge Part 1 by GSUSA
- Paddle Boat Design Challenge Part 2 by GSUSA
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Is there a matching badge for Multi-Level Troops?
There are no correlating journeys or badges. We recommend a Fun Patch for other levels.
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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