Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 109 · 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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) calm, clear words (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) no source or date (d) asks for your OTP
2. 2.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) no source or date (b) a named source (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) a strange web address
3. 3.True or false: “The science textbook and an encyclopedia both say the Moon has no light of its own.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) trusted sites agree (c) facts you can check (d) a clear date
5. 5.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
6. 6.True or false: “calm, clear words” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: too good to be true? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
8. 8.True or false: “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) no pressure to share (c) too good to be true (d) asks for a password
10. 10.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: trusted sites agree? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no source or date (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) asks for your OTP (d) trusted sites agree
12. 12.True or false: “no source or date” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no pressure to share (b) a named source (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) calm, clear words
15. 15.True or false: “asks for your OTP” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) trusted sites agree (b) asks for a password (c) a prize you never won (d) no source or date
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a named source (b) a strange web address (c) calm, clear words (d) facts you can check
18. 18.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a named source? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
19. 19.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
20. 20.True or false: “facts you can check” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for a password? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
22. 22.True or false: “no pressure to share” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “Is it long?” (b) “Is it colourful?” (c) “Who wrote this?” (d) “How many likes?”
24. 24.True or false: “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
26. 26.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) believe the title (b) trust the photo (c) check trusted sources (d) share it to ask
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) facts you can check (b) no pressure to share (c) a prize you never won (d) a named source
28. 28.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a named source (b) trusted sites agree (c) no pressure to share (d) asks for your OTP
29. 29.True or false: “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusted sites agree (b) a named source (c) no pressure to share (d) “Share before deleted!”
31. 31.🧒 Someone you don’t know online asks for your home address. What do you do? (a) share it (b) keep chatting (c) tell a trusted adult (d) share a nearby place
32. 32.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no source or date? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
33. 33.🖼️ 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
34. 34.True or false: “asks for a password” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔐 A message says you won a prize and asks for your password. What do you do? (a) send the password (b) click the link (c) tell a parent (d) forward it to friends
36. 36.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a prize you never won (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) a clear date (d) a strange web address
37. 37.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: ALL CAPS and !!!? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
38. 38.True or false: “a strange web address” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
40. 40.📲 A message says, “Forward this to 10 people or bad luck!” What is the best step? (a) forward it fast (b) add more people (c) reply angrily (d) don’t forward it

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