(Part 3 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 Senior page has information on when all badges were released.
What is this badge about?
Design an app based on data collected, including prototype of what the screen looks like, a list of features, and how it functions.
Choose your own activities!
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Learn about data visualization (charts, graphs, and tables).
- Create a code about one set of data using the format for objects.
- Decide one way to collect data for a specific topic and collect it.
- Use the data you collected and analyze it in one way.
- Create an app based on the data collected, including prototype of what the screen looks like, a list of features, and how it functions.
* – 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! - Find out if your local Apple Store has the program to earn this badge.
- Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- View Booklet Online
What is a good way to earn the badge at home?
- Girl Scout Account on Vidcode to earn the 3 Coding badges using the GSUSA Cadette Level Instructions
- Alternative Recommendation: JavaScript Data Objects, Habit Tracker, and Design your app on Blank App Screens with the Senior App Form.
Click to Expand → All Known At Home Plans
At Home Plans
- Girl Scout Account on Vidcode to earn the 3 Coding badges using the GSUSA Cadette Level Instructions
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GSUSA Information and Details
Five steps are needed to complete this badge:
- Learn to collect and visualize community data
- Write objects to organize and store data
- Design a community data collection plan
- Analyze your community data
- Develop a prototype for a social app
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: Brainstorm Community Problems, Bar Chart, and JavaScript Data Objects
- Mtg 2: Analyze Data – Pie Chart, and Design Social App
- Cadette Coding Glossary by GSUSA
- Senior Coding Notes to Volunteers by GSUSA
- Girl Scout Account on Vidcode to earn the 3 Coding badges using the GSUSA Cadette Level Instructions
- Brainstorm with Think Pair Share by GSUSA
- VTK Survey Pie Chart Template by GSUSA
- VTK Basic Data Visualization Examples by GSUSA
- VTK Community Data Collection Plan by GSUSA
- VTK Senior Community Survey Bar Chart Template by GSUSA
- VTK Senior Example Bar Chart Community Survey by GSUSA
- VTK Sample Community Data Set & Pie Chart by GSUSA
- VTK Data & Social Sharing by GSUSA
- VTK Blank App Screens by GSUSA
- VTK Cadette App Concept Note 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 Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Scouts
Join the Girl Scout Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Leader Help Facebook Group
(Not an official GSUSA Group)
This is a supportive community for Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Girl Scout leaders. This group offers solutions to keep older scouts engaged in scouting amidst their busy lives. Share strategies, tackle challenges, and exchange ideas for fun, meaningful activities that resonate with teens and build lasting connections.
Find out how you can support The Badge Archive!
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- Return to the Senior Badge List.
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