Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 169 · 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: “facts you can check” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
3. 3.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a strange web address? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
4. 4.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: ALL CAPS and !!!? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks for your OTP (b) a clear date (c) a strange web address (d) “Share before deleted!”
6. 6.True or false: “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “no source or date” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.📲 A message says, “Forward this to 10 people or bad luck!” What is the best step? (a) add more people (b) forward it fast (c) don’t forward it (d) reply angrily
9. 9.True or false: “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: ““Share before deleted!”” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🧒 Someone you don’t know online asks for your home address. What do you do? (a) keep chatting (b) share a nearby place (c) share it (d) tell a trusted adult
12. 12.True or false: “no source or date” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
15. 15.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a prize you never won? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
16. 16.True or false: “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a named source (b) asks for a password (c) a prize you never won (d) no source or date
18. 18.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) a strange web address (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) a clear date
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a strange web address (b) facts you can check (c) no source or date (d) “Share before deleted!”
20. 20.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: “Share before deleted!”? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
21. 21.True or false: “a named source” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔐 A message says you won a prize and asks for your password. What do you do? (a) click the link (b) tell a parent (c) send the password (d) forward it to friends
23. 23.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) proof it is true (b) a trusted source (c) a fact (d) a warning sign
24. 24.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a clear date? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no pressure to share (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) a named source (d) trusted sites agree
26. 26.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
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 warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a clear date (b) facts you can check (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) no pressure to share
29. 29.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) facts you can check (b) trusted sites agree (c) a clear date (d) a strange web address
30. 30.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for a password? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
31. 31.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
32. 32.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no source or date? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
33. 33.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) a clear date (c) a named source (d) no pressure to share
34. 34.True or false: “too good to be true” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a prize you never won (b) a clear date (c) a named source (d) trusted sites agree
36. 36.True or false: “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no pressure to share (b) facts you can check (c) asks for your OTP (d) calm, clear words
38. 38.❓ 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
39. 39.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “Who wrote this?” (b) “Is it colourful?” (c) “How many likes?” (d) “Is it long?”
40. 40.True or false: “asks for a password” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True

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