Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 176 · 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 science textbook and an encyclopedia both say the Moon has no light of its own.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks for your OTP (b) a prize you never won (c) facts you can check (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
3. 3.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) trust the photo (b) believe the title (c) share it to ask (d) check trusted sources
4. 4.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
5. 5.🖼️ 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
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks for your OTP (b) too good to be true (c) a strange web address (d) no pressure to share
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear date (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) no source or date (d) a prize you never won
8. 8.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a clear date (b) facts you can check (c) calm, clear words (d) asks for a password
9. 9.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a named source (b) a clear date (c) calm, clear words (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
10. 10.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
11. 11.True or false: “calm, clear words” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🛡️ 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
13. 13.True or false: “a clear date” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusted sites agree (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) facts you can check (d) a clear date
15. 15.True or false: “a prize you never won” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: calm, clear words? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
17. 17.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for a password? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
18. 18.True or false: “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusted sites agree (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) no source or date (d) a strange web address
20. 20.🔐 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) send the password (d) click the link
21. 21.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) too good to be true (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) trusted sites agree
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no source or date (b) asks for a password (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) calm, clear words
23. 23.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a prize you never won? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
24. 24.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a strange web address? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
25. 25.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
26. 26.True or false: “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “a strange web address” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) facts you can check (c) a clear date (d) a named source
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) calm, clear words (b) no pressure to share (c) facts you can check (d) too good to be true
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) asks for a password (c) a named source (d) no source or date
31. 31.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
32. 32.True or false: ““Share before deleted!”” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “Is it long?” (b) “How many likes?” (c) “Who wrote this?” (d) “Is it colourful?”
34. 34.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: ALL CAPS and !!!? (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 warning sign (c) a fact (d) a trusted source
36. 36.True or false: “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no source or date? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
38. 38.True or false: “a named source” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: facts you can check? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
40. 40.📲 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

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