Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 180 · 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: “a strange web address” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “calm, clear words” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔐 A message says you won a prize and asks for your password. What do you do? (a) tell a parent (b) forward it to friends (c) send the password (d) click the link
5. 5.True or false: “a named source” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks for your OTP (b) a named source (c) too good to be true (d) “Share before deleted!”
7. 7.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) trusted sites agree (b) no pressure to share (c) a named source (d) asks for a password
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 warning sign of a fake claim? (a) facts you can check (b) trusted sites agree (c) a named source (d) no source or date
10. 10.📲 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) reply angrily (d) don’t forward it
11. 11.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) check trusted sources (b) trust the photo (c) share it to ask (d) believe the title
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks for a password (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) a strange web address (d) trusted sites agree
13. 13.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: “Share before deleted!”? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
14. 14.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: trusted sites agree? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
15. 15.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a prize you never won (b) a strange web address (c) asks for a password (d) facts you can check
16. 16.True or false: “The science textbook and an encyclopedia both say the Moon has no light of its own.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
18. 18.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “Is it long?” (b) “How many likes?” (c) “Who wrote this?” (d) “Is it colourful?”
19. 19.True or false: “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for your OTP? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
21. 21.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a strange web address? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
22. 22.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
23. 23.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for a password? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
24. 24.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
25. 25.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) too good to be true (c) a strange web address (d) trusted sites agree
26. 26.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
27. 27.True or false: “calm, clear words” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a named source (b) calm, clear words (c) a prize you never won (d) no pressure to share
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a strange web address (b) a clear date (c) no pressure to share (d) a named source
31. 31.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: too good to be true? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
32. 32.True or false: “a prize you never won” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “a clear date” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) a warning sign (b) proof it is true (c) a fact (d) a trusted source
35. 35.True or false: “trusted sites agree” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: calm, clear words? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no pressure to share (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) calm, clear words (d) trusted sites agree
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a named source (b) calm, clear words (c) no source or date (d) facts you can check
39. 39.True or false: “asks for a password” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “no pressure to share” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False

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