Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 141 · 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: “asks for your OTP” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🖼️ A photo looks strange and edited. What should you think? (a) photos never lie (b) it may be fake (c) share it now (d) it must be real
3. 3.True or false: “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a prize you never won (b) facts you can check (c) no source or date (d) a strange web address
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no pressure to share (b) no source or date (c) facts you can check (d) a clear date
6. 6.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) no source or date (b) a clear date (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) asks for a password
7. 7.True or false: “ALL CAPS and !!!” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no source or date? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
9. 9.True or false: “no pressure to share” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: ALL CAPS and !!!? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
11. 11.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) check trusted sources (b) share it to ask (c) trust the photo (d) believe the title
12. 12.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a clear date? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
13. 13.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: trusted sites agree? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
14. 14.True or false: “no source or date” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear date (b) facts you can check (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) calm, clear words
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no pressure to share (b) asks for your OTP (c) a clear date (d) a named source
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks for a password (b) a named source (c) asks for your OTP (d) no source or date
20. 20.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) trusted sites agree (b) asks for your OTP (c) a strange web address (d) asks for a password
21. 21.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no pressure to share? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
22. 22.True or false: “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “a named source” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.📲 A message says, “Forward this to 10 people or bad luck!” What is the best step? (a) forward it fast (b) don’t forward it (c) reply angrily (d) add more people
25. 25.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) asks for a password (b) no pressure to share (c) too good to be true (d) “Share before deleted!”
26. 26.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
27. 27.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a named source (b) asks for your OTP (c) facts you can check (d) trusted sites agree
28. 28.True or false: “asks for a password” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a prize you never won? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
31. 31.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
32. 32.True or false: “trusted sites agree” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “Is it colourful?” (b) “Is it long?” (c) “How many likes?” (d) “Who wrote this?”
34. 34.True or false: “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a clear date (b) trusted sites agree (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) a named source
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) calm, clear words (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) asks for your OTP
37. 37.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) asks for a password (b) a named source (c) calm, clear words (d) a clear date
38. 38.True or false: “The science textbook and an encyclopedia both say the Moon has no light of its own.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) too good to be true (b) a named source (c) a clear date (d) trusted sites agree
40. 40.True or false: “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True

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