Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 166 · 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: “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “no source or date” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a named source (b) a clear date (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) no pressure to share
4. 4.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
5. 5.True or false: “a named source” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “Is it colourful?” (b) “Is it long?” (c) “How many likes?” (d) “Who wrote this?”
7. 7.True or false: “no pressure to share” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
9. 9.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a clear date (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) no source or date (d) “Share before deleted!”
10. 10.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) calm, clear words (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) a clear date (d) a named source
11. 11.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a prize you never won (b) a named source (c) a clear date (d) trusted sites agree
12. 12.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a named source? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
13. 13.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a strange web address? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
14. 14.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: trusted sites agree? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks for your OTP (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) no pressure to share
16. 16.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no source or date? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
17. 17.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a clear date? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
18. 18.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) asks for your OTP (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) asks for a password (d) calm, clear words
19. 19.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a strange web address (b) a clear date (c) a named source (d) trusted sites agree
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear date (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) asks for a password (d) no source or date
21. 21.True or false: “a named source” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) calm, clear words (c) a clear date (d) a named source
23. 23.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) trusted sites agree (b) a strange web address (c) no source or date (d) asks for your OTP
24. 24.🔐 A message says you won a prize and asks for your password. What do you do? (a) forward it to friends (b) tell a parent (c) click the link (d) send the password
25. 25.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: “Share before deleted!”? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
26. 26.📲 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) don’t forward it (d) reply angrily
27. 27.True or false: “asks for a password” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “a strange web address” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a named source (b) no pressure to share (c) a clear date (d) a prize you never won
30. 30.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) asks for your OTP (b) calm, clear words (c) a clear date (d) facts you can check
31. 31.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
32. 32.True or false: “a prize you never won” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) trusted sites agree (c) no source or date (d) too good to be true
34. 34.True or false: “too good to be true” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “ALL CAPS and !!!” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The science textbook and an encyclopedia both say the Moon has no light of its own.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
37. 37.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) share it to ask (b) believe the title (c) trust the photo (d) check trusted sources
38. 38.True or false: “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a prize you never won? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
40. 40.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: too good to be true? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign

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