Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 107 · 40 questions

Thinking tip (Stop, check, ask): Warning signs: ALL CAPS and !!!, “Share before deleted!”, no source or date, too good to be true, a prize you never won, asks for a password or OTP. Good signs: a named source, a clear date, trusted sites agree, facts you can check, no pressure to share. Never share passwords, OTPs or your address. Show strange messages to a trusted adult.

1. 1.True or false: “facts you can check” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) asks for your OTP (b) calm, clear words (c) a named source (d) facts you can check
3. 3.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) a warning sign (b) a trusted source (c) proof it is true (d) a fact
4. 4.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) facts you can check (b) asks for your OTP (c) a strange web address (d) “Share before deleted!”
5. 5.True or false: “a prize you never won” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The science textbook and an encyclopedia both say the Moon has no light of its own.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
7. 7.True or false: “no source or date” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a prize you never won? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
9. 9.True or false: “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
12. 12.True or false: “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
14. 14.True or false: “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🖼️ A photo looks strange and edited. What should you think? (a) share it now (b) it may be fake (c) it must be real (d) photos never lie
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear date (b) asks for your OTP (c) a prize you never won (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
17. 17.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “Is it colourful?” (b) “Who wrote this?” (c) “Is it long?” (d) “How many likes?”
18. 18.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) trusted sites agree (c) calm, clear words (d) facts you can check
19. 19.True or false: “no pressure to share” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
21. 21.True or false: “too good to be true” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a strange web address (b) asks for a password (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) calm, clear words
23. 23.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a named source (b) a strange web address (c) a clear date (d) facts you can check
24. 24.True or false: “a clear date” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) no pressure to share (b) asks for your OTP (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) a strange web address
26. 26.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a named source? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks for a password (b) facts you can check (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) no source or date
28. 28.📲 A message says, “Forward this to 10 people or bad luck!” What is the best step? (a) add more people (b) don’t forward it (c) forward it fast (d) reply angrily
29. 29.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) facts you can check (b) no pressure to share (c) calm, clear words (d) too good to be true
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear date (b) calm, clear words (c) asks for your OTP (d) a named source
31. 31.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a named source (b) asks for a password (c) no pressure to share (d) trusted sites agree
32. 32.True or false: “too good to be true” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “a strange web address” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
36. 36.True or false: “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a strange web address (b) asks for your OTP (c) trusted sites agree (d) a prize you never won
38. 38.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for your OTP? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a strange web address (b) no pressure to share (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
40. 40.True or false: “ALL CAPS and !!!” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False

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