Designed for Elementary Cycle 3 and Secondary Cycle 1, this engaging two-period lesson leverages the classic “BBC Spaghetti Tree” hoax to sharpen students’ critical thinking and information literacy. By moving from a “hook” (watching the 1957 documentary) to a creative “mini-hoax” challenge, students explore why digital content can be misleading and how to identify red flags, such as a lack of authority or suspicious context. This activity is deeply rooted in the Québec Digital Competency Framework, specifically targeting dimensions related to ethical citizenship (Dim. 1), information literacy (Dim. 4), and critical thinking (Dim. 11).  Created by LEARN, RÉCIT Provincial Services for the Anglophone Community

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