The Badge Archive

Here’s an adapted activity for an individual scout working independently.

• Fulfills Step 5 of GSUSA Budding Entrepreneur badge requirements.
• Fulfills Step 5 of GSUSA Business Jumpstart badge requirements.

Items Needed:

• Your completed advertisement poster or invention drawing
• Optional: 5 Steps to a Pitch by GSUSA (or write your own version)
• Paper or a notebook for reflection
• Timer or clock
• One person to be your audience: a family member, friend, neighbor, teacher, or trusted adult (not yourself)

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Instructions (Estimated Time: 15–25 minutes):

1. Set the Stage (3–5 minutes)
   • Choose your audience! Ask someone at home or in your community to listen to your pitch.
   • Let them know: “This is part of my Girl Scout badge work. You don’t need to be an expert, just listen, and I’ll explain everything!”
   • Find a quiet space and gather your poster or prototype.
2. Practice Your Pitch (5–7 minutes)
   • Before you begin, read through your pitch one more time.
   • If you’re using the 5-Step Pitch format, make sure you can say:
     • Your name
     • What your idea is called
     • The problem it solves
     • Why it’s great
     • “Thanks for listening!”
   • Practice once out loud on your own using a mirror or stuffed animal, or record a video to rehearse.
3. Deliver the Pitch (3–5 minutes)
   • Stand up or sit tall—now it’s time to present!
   • Talk slowly and clearly. Show your poster while you explain.
   • When you’re done, say “Thank you for being my audience!”
4. Ask for Feedback (2–3 minutes)
   • Ask your audience to share:
     • One thing they liked about your idea
     • One suggestion or question to make it better
   • Write their feedback down in a notebook or on the back of your poster.
5. Reflect (2–5 minutes)
   • Answer these for yourself in writing or by drawing:
     • What felt easy or hard about pitching your idea?
     • What would you change next time?
     • What are you proud of?