Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 14 · 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 of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) too good to be true (b) a strange web address (c) a named source (d) no source or date
2. 2.True or false: “facts you can check” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) calm, clear words (b) asks for your OTP (c) trusted sites agree (d) a named source
4. 4.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: trusted sites agree? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
5. 5.True or false: “no pressure to share” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) too good to be true (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) a clear date (d) a strange web address
7. 7.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: too good to be true? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
8. 8.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: “Share before deleted!”? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no source or date (b) asks for a password (c) no pressure to share (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
10. 10.🔐 A message says you won a prize and asks for your password. What do you do? (a) forward it to friends (b) click the link (c) tell a parent (d) send the password
11. 11.True or false: “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no source or date? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
13. 13.True or false: “ALL CAPS and !!!” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “ALL CAPS and !!!” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a strange web address (b) asks for your OTP (c) trusted sites agree (d) “Share before deleted!”
18. 18.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “How many likes?” (b) “Who wrote this?” (c) “Is it long?” (d) “Is it colourful?”
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.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) no pressure to share (b) no source or date (c) too good to be true (d) a prize you never won
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear date (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) no pressure to share (d) trusted sites agree
22. 22.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) a fact (b) proof it is true (c) a trusted source (d) a warning sign
23. 23.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a clear date (b) trusted sites agree (c) a strange web address (d) a named source
24. 24.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) facts you can check (b) a named source (c) asks for a password (d) a clear date
25. 25.📲 A message says, “Forward this to 10 people or bad luck!” What is the best step? (a) don’t forward it (b) add more people (c) reply angrily (d) forward it fast
26. 26.True or false: “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
28. 28.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) no source or date (b) asks for a password (c) trusted sites agree (d) too good to be true
29. 29.True or false: “a strange web address” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusted sites agree (b) a named source (c) facts you can check (d) a strange web address
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a strange web address (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) a named source (d) asks for your OTP
32. 32.🧒 Someone you don’t know online asks for your home address. What do you do? (a) share it (b) share a nearby place (c) tell a trusted adult (d) keep chatting
33. 33.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: facts you can check? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
34. 34.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
35. 35.🖼️ A photo looks strange and edited. What should you think? (a) photos never lie (b) share it now (c) it may be fake (d) it must be real
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no pressure to share (b) a prize you never won (c) calm, clear words (d) trusted sites agree
37. 37.True or false: “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) believe the title (b) trust the photo (c) share it to ask (d) check trusted sources
39. 39.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a named source? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) calm, clear words (b) facts you can check (c) no pressure to share (d) no source or date

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