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Welcome to LEGO Robotics! During your Robotics time, you can choose to have the kids follow the "BioGlow" program or to do other lessons. It's up to you! Our Competition will specifically be from the "BioGlow" program. There will be NO District Showcase.
If you want to just do other lessons with the Prime kit, start here: https://education.lego.com/en-us/lessons?products=SPIKE%E2%84%A2+Prime+Set
2026-2027 OUSD LEGO Robotics Challenge: "BioGlow"
2026-2027 OUSD LEGO Robotics Challenge: "BioGlow"
Experience Ecosystems with BIOGLOW!
This year we will be using the FIRST CANOPY program called BIOGLOW.℠ Nothing on Earth thrives alone. Every gene, species and ecosystem is part of a rich web of biological diversity that powers clean air, fresh water, and food. With STEM as their tool and nature as inspiration, today's boldest innovators are finding ways to strengthen connections that protect our shared home.
Building. Problem Solving. Growing stronger through teamwork.
Go HERE for the page with all the builds. Scroll to FOUNDERS EDITION, then look for "Building Instructions"
Competition Mat Slideshow - this includes information about each mission as well as notes from coaches meetings and our discussions as well. I'm adding on each time, so check it for new information too!
If you (or your team) are new to LEGO Robotics and they are not ready for the Challenge yet:
1) Spend at least 1 session on Team Building exercises. A Robotics Team has to be able to work together, problem solve, communicate clearly, and be respectful to each other and adults.
2) Go to https://spike.legoeducation.com/ (Choose Prime) and start them on the Tutorials (Click "Start" on the left). Once they finish learning how to use all the components, under Units choose "Competition Ready." These activities will get them learning how to use the Program, build a basic Driving Base (which can be used for the Challenge Mat), and give them more experience before they begin diving into the missions.
3) Finally, don't spend a bunch of time on building the LEGO missions. It's a Robotics team, not a LEGO team. If you need to, send the missions home to be built, or just take them home to build them. The coding aspect will take a long time and you don't want to waste your precious meetings doing mission builds.
Please reach out with any questions! Good Luck!
BIOGLOW Missions
BIOGLOW Missions
*Missions are not taught in order. Coaches can teach by session, and eventually, all the missions will be able to be completed at the competition.
Mission 1: DRONE SURVEY
Goal: Drone is no longer touching the mat. BONUS: LiDAR Map is flipped over with scan marker in the survery area.
Mission 2: EXPLODING SEEDS
Goal: Seeds are no longer touching the stalk (3 seeds/seed pods)
Mission 3: FLIP THE ROCK
Goal: Rock was flipped and research flag is down. BONUS: Rock is returned to original position.
Mission 4: LUCKY LEAVES
Goal: Remove leaves from the nest - one is disguised as a katydid (legs on underside). *Points are only scored if leaves are removed and NOT a katydid.
Mission 5: REACHING ROOTS
Goal: Extend the plant root completely.
Mission 6: LEAFCUTTER FRENZY
Goal: Push the ant to the nest, but careful not to scatter the leaves! *Points are only scored if leaves are contained in the nest.
Mission 7: HUMONGOUS FUNGUS
Goal: Extend the mycelium completely.
Mission 8: TANGLED
Goal: Untangle the vines and bring them down from the tree to the mat.
Mission 9: RESEARCH PLATFORM
Goal: This mission has three parts: Raise the research platform, deploy the camera trap, and make sure the seed is no longer touching the tree.
Mission 10: FRAGILE MICROHABITATS
Goal: As the robot moves through the area, points will be awarded if the spider and snail habitats are still in their original positions at the end of the heat.
Mission 11: WINDOW TO THE PAST
Goal: Bring the root cover down to the mat.
Mission 12: FOREST ELDER
Goal: Completely raise the support cane (touching the tree), and the support tie is around the post.
Mission 13: KEYSTONE SPECIES
Goal: Before the match, teams will build ONE keystone species from Bag 20 and identify it to the referee. Deliver your species onto the restoration platform and the trees are raised.
Mission 14: SEEDS OF RENEWAL
Goal: Collect the seeds (4) throughout the arena and place them in the Replantation Station. BONUS: If they drop all the way through and touch the mat, bonus points are awarded.
Mission 15: BIOCENTRIC ARCHITECTURE
Goal: This mission has three parts: Raise the nesting canopy, the garden skylight is completely in, and the compost hatch is completely open touching the mat.
BIOGLOW -
BIOGLOW -
FIRST LEGO League Challenge Robot Game Missions Video
FIRST LEGO League Challenge Robot Game Missions Video
BIOGLOW Powerpoints/Slideshows
Coaches - feel free to use these to direct your robotics meetings!
Engineering Notebook - only available digitally this year!
Robot Game Rulebook - only available digitally this year!
How to Unbox your Spike Prime Kit:
A few notes about the kit:
Put the stickers on the dividers (see photos below)
You will need to update the hub to make sure it has the latest update (Spike 3) and that you name it to go with the tub. I recommend something short like your school and a number (such as POR 1 for Portola #1). You will also want to put stickers on the hub and the tub!
Expansion Kits: There is one Expansion kit per 2 Prime kits. You might want to keep those separate, don't just dump it in a box.
Tiny black pegs: A recommendation from our trainer Stephan - use a salsa cup or a baggie to keep the black pegs. There are so many of them and they can get lost easily!
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