Fake News Worksheet for Kids

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

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