
Engineer a thriving planet with BIOGLOW™!
During this biodiversity-inspired season, teams use STEM and collaboration skills to explore how innovation can support biodiversity, strengthen communities, and help build a healthier, more connected planet. There are four equally weighted parts of FIRST LEGO League Challenge: Core Values, Innovation Project, Robot Design, and Robot Game.`
In Virginia + DC, teams begin working in August/ September and compete in November/ December. Check out this quick Season Overview and the extensive library of resources below!


BIOGLOW RESOURCES

TEAM RESOURCES
- Team Meeting Guide
- Engineering Notebook
- Participation Rules
- Core Values Guide *Coming Soon*
- Multimedia Resources
- Session Support Slides
- FLL Tutorials (unofficial resource)

ROBOT GAME

INNOVATION PROJECT
- BIOGLOW Project Prompt
- Challenge Story
- Project Sparks
- Multimedia Resources (PGS 6-8)
- VA-DC Expert Ideas *Coming Soon*
- FLL Tutorials (unofficial resource)
- Innovation Project Rubric

ROBOT DESIGN
- Wireframe Grid
- Sketch Planner
- LEGO SPIKE Coding Platform – App Download (Go to Units → Competition Ready)
- Guided Mission Code (M11)
- Multimedia Resources (PG 5)
- FLL Tutorials (unofficial resource)
- Robot Design Rubric
VA-DC FLL Challenge Coaches Chats

Join us every other Wednesday evening through November for BIOGLOW season updates, helpful resources, and Q&A. We’ll cover a few key topics each call, with plenty of time for coaches to ask questions, share ideas, and connect.
All sessions are from 7pm to 8pm EST. You will receive a confirmation email after submitting registration. Calls will be recorded and posted here afterwards.
- Aug 26 – Season Overview/ Updates
- Sept 9 – Robot Game Deep Dive
- Sept 23 – Project/ Register for a Tournament
- Oct 7 – Preparing for Tournament Pt 1
- Oct 21 – Preparing for a Tournament Pt 2
- Nov 4 – Final Coach Q&A
Additional Coach/ Mentor Resources

Need more details…
Can’t find what you are looking for?
Email us at questions@va-dcfll.org
How do I build the Mission Models?
- Sort the LEGO element bags (found in your Challenge Set box) by bag number. They are labeled.
- Match the bag numbers with the corresponding bag numbers below (See the Prepack Overview)
- Open the correct pdf files and have an awesome time assembling the models. We strongly recommend opening one set of bags at a time so elements are not mixed up.
- Have fun!
Missing LEGO elements?
- Visit the missing parts/customer service page of the LEGO website, identify missing element(s) with the ELEMENT OVERVIEW, and order.
- Or call 1-888-739-0140 (US/CAN) and a rep should be able to help. Team must mention FIRST LEGO League.
