{"id":41,"date":"2020-05-15T07:07:00","date_gmt":"2020-05-15T07:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/firstinmichigan.us\/FLL-Explore\/?page_id=41"},"modified":"2026-09-04T14:20:38","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T21:20:38","slug":"resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/firstinmichigan.us\/FLL-Explore\/resources\/","title":{"rendered":"RESOURCES"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p><strong>Resources for the 2026\u20132027 BIOGLOW season<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>**Program Transition Notice**<\/p>\r\n<p>The resources on this page support the 2026\u20132027 BIOGLOW season, the final season of FIRST LEGO League. Teams should continue using the current season materials and participating as planned. FIRST\u2019s next generation of K\u20138 robotics programs will launch in 2027\u20132028. LEGO Education SPIKE Essential and SPIKE Prime compatibility is planned through the 2028\u20132029 season. We will update this page as new program information and resources become available.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstinspires.org\/programs\/k-8\">Learn More About FIRST K\u20138 Programs: 2027 and Beyond<\/a><\/p>\r\n<h5><strong>BIOGLOW 2026\u20132027 QUICK START<\/strong><\/h5>\r\n<div style=\"background: #f5fbf7; border-left: 5px solid #00a651; padding: 16px 20px; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\r\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\">\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=MPKxFy3qV2M\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch the BIOGLOW Season Welcome Video<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/firstinspires.blob.core.windows.net\/fll\/explore\/2026-27\/fll-explore-bioglow-season-overview.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download the BIOGLOW Explore Season Overview (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/firstinspires.blob.core.windows.net\/fll\/explore\/2026-27\/fll-explore-bioglow-TMG.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download the BIOGLOW Team Meeting Guide (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/firstinspires.blob.core.windows.net\/fll\/explore\/2026-27\/fll-explore-bioglow-EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download the BIOGLOW Engineering Notebook (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/firstinspires.blob.core.windows.net\/fll\/explore\/2026-27\/fll-explore-bioglow-text-based-bi-01.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download BIOGLOW Model Building Instructions \u2014 Book 1 (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/firstinspires.blob.core.windows.net\/fll\/explore\/2026-27\/fll-explore-bioglow-text-based-bi-02.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download BIOGLOW Model Building Instructions \u2014 Book 2 (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/firstinspires.blob.core.windows.net\/fll\/explore\/2026-27\/fll-explore-bioglow-reviewing-sheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download the BIOGLOW Reviewing Documents (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/firstinspires.blob.core.windows.net\/fll\/explore\/2026-27\/fll-explore-bioglow-reviewing-documents-fillable.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download the Fillable BIOGLOW Reviewing Documents (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/firstinspires.blob.core.windows.net\/fll\/explore\/2026-27\/fll-explore-bioglow-reviewing-flowchart.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download the BIOGLOW Reviewing Flowchart (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h5><strong>BIOGLOW SEASON MATERIALS<\/strong><\/h5>\r\n<div class=\"shortcode-toggle\">\r\n<div class=\"shortcode-toggle-head\"><i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i> Videos, Multimedia Resources, and Certificates<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"shortcode-toggle-box hide\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=_g9kl7xb8nU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch the BIOGLOW Season Teaser<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=KzOHoFuJH4k\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch the BIOGLOW Explore Set Video<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/firstinspires.blob.core.windows.net\/fll\/explore\/2026-27\/fll-explore-bioglow-explore-set-video.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download the BIOGLOW Explore Set Video (MP4)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/firstinspires.blob.core.windows.net\/fll\/explore\/2026-27\/fll-explore-bioglow-multimedia-connections.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download BIOGLOW Multimedia Connections (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/firstinspires.blob.core.windows.net\/fll\/first_canopy_fll_foundersedition_bioglow_certificate_ppt_ltr.pptx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download the BIOGLOW Participation Certificate Template (PowerPoint)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstinspires.org\/resources\/library\/fll\/season-materials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View All Official BIOGLOW Season Materials from FIRST<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h5><strong>COACH RESOURCES<\/strong><\/h5>\r\n<div class=\"shortcode-toggle\">\r\n<div class=\"shortcode-toggle-head\"><i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i> Team E-Blasts<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"shortcode-toggle-box hide\">\r\n<p>Review current announcements, reminders, deadlines, and other updates for Michigan FLL Explore teams.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/firstinmichigan.us\/FLL-Explore\/09-04-26-fll-explore-team-eblast\/\">Read the Current FLL Explore Team E-Blast<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/firstinmichigan.us\/FLL-Explore\/eblasts\/\">View the Michigan FLL Explore Team E-Blast Archive<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"shortcode-toggle\">\r\n<div class=\"shortcode-toggle-head\"><i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i> Getting Started and Team Support<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"shortcode-toggle-box hide\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLpaPRqT711tiCAUg2mTcc-Mt4piE2okts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch FIRST LEGO League Explore Getting Started Videos<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstinspires.org\/programs\/cost-and-registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View Current FIRST Registration Options and Pricing<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstinspires.org\/programs\/fll\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn About FIRST LEGO League<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/firstinmichigan.us\/FLL-Explore\/run-a-team\/\">Review Michigan Explore Team-Registration Guidance<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"shortcode-toggle\">\r\n<div class=\"shortcode-toggle-head\"><i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i> Safety, Inclusion, and Youth Protection<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"shortcode-toggle-box hide\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstinspires.org\/youth-protection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Review the FIRST Youth Protection Program<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstinspires.org\/resources\/library\/training-equity-diversity-inclusion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Explore FIRST Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Resources<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstinspires.org\/about\/vision-and-mission\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read the FIRST Vision and Mission<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"shortcode-toggle\">\r\n<div class=\"shortcode-toggle-head\"><i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i> FIRST in Michigan Program Connections<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"shortcode-toggle-box hide\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/firstinmichigan.us\/FLL-Discover\/\">Visit FIRST LEGO League Discover in Michigan \u2014 Pre-K<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/firstinmichigan.us\/FLL-Explore\/\">Visit FIRST LEGO League Explore in Michigan \u2014 Lower Elementary<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"mailto:heidi@firstinmichigan.org\">Contact Heidi Ferguson for Michigan Explore Support<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h5><strong>TEAM PAPERWORK<\/strong><\/h5>\r\n<div class=\"shortcode-toggle\">\r\n<div class=\"shortcode-toggle-head\"><i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i> Rosters, Consent Forms, and Event Readiness<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"shortcode-toggle-box hide\">\r\n<p>Review the <a href=\"https:\/\/firstinmichigan.us\/FLL-Explore\/fim-fll-e-event-readiness\/\">Michigan Explore Team Readiness page<\/a> for current roster, Consent and Release Form, coach-screening, and Festival-readiness instructions.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h5><strong>SPIKE ESSENTIAL SUPPORT<\/strong><\/h5>\r\n<div class=\"shortcode-toggle\">\r\n<div class=\"shortcode-toggle-head\"><i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i> LEGO Education SPIKE Essential Resources<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"shortcode-toggle-box hide\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/education.lego.com\/en-us\/spike-essential\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Access LEGO Education SPIKE Essential Support<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/education.lego.com\/en-us\/lessons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Browse LEGO Education Lessons and Activities<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/education.lego.com\/en-us\/downloads\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download Current LEGO Education Software and Apps<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><strong>Need a SPIKE Essential Set?<\/strong> Newly registered Michigan teams without access to a set should <a href=\"mailto:heidi@firstinmichigan.org\">contact Heidi<\/a> before purchasing equipment.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h5><strong>VOLUNTEER RESOURCES<\/strong><\/h5>\r\n<div class=\"shortcode-toggle\">\r\n<div class=\"shortcode-toggle-head\"><i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i> Volunteer Registration and Roles<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"shortcode-toggle-box hide\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstinspires.org\/ways-to-help\/volunteer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn How to Volunteer with FIRST<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstinspires.org\/youth-protection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Review Volunteer Youth Protection Requirements<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/firstinmichigan.us\/FLL-Explore\/volunteer\/\">View Michigan FLL Explore Volunteer Information<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h5><strong>FIND TEAMS AND EVENTS<\/strong><\/h5>\r\n<div class=\"shortcode-toggle\">\r\n<div class=\"shortcode-toggle-head\"><i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i> Michigan Teams and Festivals<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"shortcode-toggle-box hide\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/firstinmichigan.us\/FLL-Explore\/team-list\/\">View the 2026\u20132027 Michigan Explore Team List<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/firstinmichigan.us\/FLL-Explore\/events\/\">View Michigan FLL Explore Festivals<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstinspires.org\/team-event-search\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Search for FIRST Teams and Events<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h5><strong>PROGRAM UPDATES AND ARCHIVES<\/strong><\/h5>\r\n<div class=\"shortcode-toggle\">\r\n<div class=\"shortcode-toggle-head\"><i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i> FIRST K\u20138 Program Transition<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"shortcode-toggle-box hide\">\r\n<p>The resources on this page support the 2026\u20132027 BIOGLOW season, the final season of <em>FIRST<\/em> LEGO League. Teams should continue using the current season materials and participating as planned.<\/p>\r\n<p><em>FIRST<\/em> plans to launch its next generation of K\u20138 robotics programs in 2027\u20132028. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstinspires.org\/programs\/k-8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FIRST K\u20138 Programs: 2027 and Beyond<\/a> for current information.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"shortcode-toggle\">\r\n<div class=\"shortcode-toggle-head\"><i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i> Previous Seasons and Legacy Equipment<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"shortcode-toggle-box hide\">\r\n<p>Previous-season materials and WeDo 2.0 resources have been moved to the <a href=\"https:\/\/firstinmichigan.us\/FLL-Explore\/resources-archive\/\">FLL Explore Resource Archive<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Resources for the 2026\u20132027 BIOGLOW season **Program Transition Notice** The resources on this page support the 2026\u20132027 BIOGLOW season, the final season of FIRST LEGO League. Teams should continue using the current season materials and participating as planned. FIRST\u2019s next generation of K\u20138 robotics programs will launch in 2027\u20132028. LEGO Education SPIKE Essential and SPIKE Prime compatibility is planned through the 2028\u20132029 season. We will update this page as new program information and resources become available.\u00a0Learn More About FIRST K\u20138 Programs: 2027 and Beyond BIOGLOW 2026\u20132027 QUICK START Watch the BIOGLOW Season Welcome Video Download the BIOGLOW Explore Season Overview (PDF) Download the BIOGLOW Team<a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/firstinmichigan.us\/FLL-Explore\/resources\/\">Read More &rarr;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["entry","page","publish","author-klaw-webmastergmail-com","post-41"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/firstinmichigan.us\/FLL-Explore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/41","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/firstinmichigan.us\/FLL-Explore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/firstinmichigan.us\/FLL-Explore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/firstinmichigan.us\/FLL-Explore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/firstinmichigan.us\/FLL-Explore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=41"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/firstinmichigan.us\/FLL-Explore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/41\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2782,"href":"https:\/\/firstinmichigan.us\/FLL-Explore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/41\/revisions\/2782"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/firstinmichigan.us\/FLL-Explore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=41"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}