Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 163 · 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 warning sign of a fake claim? (a) facts you can check (b) a clear date (c) calm, clear words (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
2. 2.True or false: “calm, clear words” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) calm, clear words (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) too good to be true
4. 4.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) trust the photo (b) check trusted sources (c) believe the title (d) share it to ask
5. 5.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: ALL CAPS and !!!? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
6. 6.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: “Share before deleted!”? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
7. 7.True or false: “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
9. 9.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a prize you never won? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
10. 10.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The science textbook and an encyclopedia both say the Moon has no light of its own.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
11. 11.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) asks for a password (b) a strange web address (c) a prize you never won (d) trusted sites agree
12. 12.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for a password? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no source or date (b) trusted sites agree (c) a clear date (d) calm, clear words
14. 14.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
15. 15.True or false: “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “a named source” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.📲 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) add more people (d) reply angrily
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a named source (b) a prize you never won (c) asks for your OTP (d) a strange web address
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusted sites agree (b) facts you can check (c) asks for a password (d) no pressure to share
20. 20.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
21. 21.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: too good to be true? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
22. 22.True or false: “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “How many likes?” (b) “Is it long?” (c) “Who wrote this?” (d) “Is it colourful?”
24. 24.🔐 A message says you won a prize and asks for your password. What do you do? (a) send the password (b) forward it to friends (c) tell a parent (d) click the link
25. 25.🖼️ A photo looks strange and edited. What should you think? (a) photos never lie (b) it must be real (c) share it now (d) it may be fake
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a prize you never won (b) asks for your OTP (c) a strange web address (d) a clear date
27. 27.True or false: “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) facts you can check (b) a named source (c) a prize you never won (d) trusted sites agree
29. 29.True or false: “too good to be true” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) calm, clear words (b) trusted sites agree (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) a named source
32. 32.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) too good to be true (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) asks for a password (d) a clear date
33. 33.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no source or date? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
34. 34.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a strange web address? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
35. 35.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) proof it is true (b) a fact (c) a warning sign (d) a trusted source
36. 36.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a named source (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) asks for your OTP (d) a prize you never won
37. 37.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: trusted sites agree? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
38. 38.True or false: “a clear date” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) calm, clear words (b) trusted sites agree (c) a strange web address (d) a clear date
40. 40.True or false: “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False

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