About this lesson: Explore the fundamentals of microcontrollers and coding with this beginner-friendly micro:bit lesson. Students will discover how micro:bits use LEDs and buzzers to show information, identify each component’s role, and create simple code using Microsoft MakeCode. This free coding lesson supports STEM, computer science, and digital literacy goals in the classroom. Students practice essential skills such as problem-solving, computational thinking, and hardware understanding. The step-by-step activities include sorting micro:bit parts, matching functions, and building a custom scrolling name tag on the virtual micro:bit.