Lesson 1: Hello World (Teacher Notes)

This is the teacher guide for Lesson 1.
It includes tips and teaching strategies for introducing the BBC Micro:bit.

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Learning Objectives

• Introduce the Micro:bit hardware.
• Explain how to use MakeCode.
• Build and transfer a simple program.

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Suggested Lesson Flow

1. Introduction (5-10 mins)
   • Show the Micro:bit hardware.
   • Explain how it can be programmed.
2. Demonstration (5 mins)
   • Walk through opening MakeCode and adding a show string block.
3. Student Activity (15-20 mins)
   • Students follow student instructions.
   • Encourage creativity (change the text message).
4. Wrap-Up (5 mins)
   • Discuss what was learned.
   • Ask for ideas on how to expand the project.

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Demo Code Example

• Finished Code

To edit this repository in MakeCode.

• open https://makecode.microbit.org/
• click on Import then click on Import URL
• paste https://github.com/aliblol/code-club-2025-6/1-hello-world and click import