Build & Code
Use LEGO SPIKE technology to explore motors, sensors, movement, autonomous programming, and robot attachments.
FLL Robotics Competition Team
BIOGLOW™ · 2026–2027 SEASON
Build a robot. Explore living systems. Create a solution that matters. Students learn to design, code, research, test, and present as one competition team.
REGISTER FOR FLL →GRADESG4–G8
SCHEDULESat 3:50–6:20 PM
WEEKLY TIME150 minutes
TEAM SIZE8–10 students
MORE THAN A ROBOTICS CLASS
One team. One season. A real challenge.
FIRST LEGO League brings together robotics, coding, science, engineering design, research, innovation, communication, and teamwork. Students work through a season-long process — not simply to build a robot, but to investigate a real question and develop a solution they can explain with confidence.
THE FLL EXPERIENCE
What students will do
Students can enter as beginners. Different strengths — building, programming, research, design, strategy, and presenting — all matter on a strong FLL team.
Test & Improve
Analyze missions, identify problems, collect feedback, and refine robot performance through repeated testing.
Research & Invent
Investigate biodiversity and living systems, then develop an Innovation Project around a meaningful real-world challenge.
Present & Compete
Practice Core Values, mission strategy, technical explanation, teamwork, and clear presentation for judges and audiences.
From first build to competition readiness
Foundations
Team roles, Core Values, SPIKE orientation, basic movement and sensors.
Explore
Biodiversity research, real-world questions, and Innovation Project discovery.
Develop
Mission analysis, attachments, autonomous programs, and data-based improvement.
Communicate
Solution development, research refinement, and presentation preparation.
Compete
Timed robot runs, judging practice, strategy, teamwork, and rehearsal.
MEET YOUR COACH
Coach Gabato
STEM Educator · Robotics Coach · Science Teacher
Coach Gabato brings together science education, LEGO robotics, coding, engineering design, environmental learning, and student-centered competition preparation. His approach helps students build the habits that make strong teams: curiosity, thoughtful testing, resilience, communication, and productive revision.
ROBOTICSLEGO SPIKE instruction, coding, robot design, testing, and collaborative engineering challenges.
SCIENCEScience teacher at Reedy Creek Magnet Middle School in Cary, NC.
COMPETITIONScience Olympiad Materials Science event examiner for student competitors.
BIOGLOW CONNECTIONDuke Marine Lab educator fellow with environmental and resilience training.
Ready to build, explore, and compete?
FLL is suited to students who are curious about robotics, coding, science, design, research, strategy, or presenting ideas. Beginners are welcome; each student can grow into a meaningful team role.
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