Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 140 · 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: “ALL CAPS and !!!” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: ““Share before deleted!”” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
4. 4.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a prize you never won (b) a named source (c) calm, clear words (d) a clear date
5. 5.True or false: “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “Who wrote this?” (b) “Is it long?” (c) “Is it colourful?” (d) “How many likes?”
7. 7.True or false: “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: “Share before deleted!”? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a strange web address (b) facts you can check (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
10. 10.True or false: “a named source” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) calm, clear words (b) facts you can check (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) a clear date
13. 13.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a strange web address (b) asks for your OTP (c) a named source (d) too good to be true
14. 14.True or false: “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “asks for your OTP” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) asks for your OTP (b) a named source (c) a clear date (d) no pressure to share
17. 17.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) no source or date (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) a clear date
18. 18.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) trust the photo (b) share it to ask (c) believe the title (d) check trusted sources
19. 19.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) a prize you never won (c) asks for a password (d) trusted sites agree
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no pressure to share (b) asks for a password (c) facts you can check (d) a clear date
21. 21.True or false: “trusted sites agree” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a clear date (b) facts you can check (c) a named source (d) no source or date
23. 23.True or false: “no source or date” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a strange web address? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
26. 26.True or false: “a clear date” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “trusted sites agree” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🖼️ A photo looks strange and edited. What should you think? (a) photos never lie (b) share it now (c) it must be real (d) it may be fake
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) too good to be true (c) a strange web address (d) a clear date
30. 30.🔐 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) send the password (d) tell a parent
31. 31.True or false: “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) too good to be true (b) trusted sites agree (c) a strange web address (d) no source or date
33. 33.True or false: “a strange web address” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
35. 35.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
36. 36.True or false: “too good to be true” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks for a password (b) a prize you never won (c) a named source (d) a strange web address
39. 39.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) proof it is true (b) a warning sign (c) a trusted source (d) a fact
40. 40.True or false: “a prize you never won” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True

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