Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 203 · 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.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no source or date? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
2. 2.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a clear date? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
3. 3.True or false: “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks for a password (b) a strange web address (c) a named source (d) too good to be true
6. 6.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) calm, clear words (b) no pressure to share (c) a prize you never won (d) a named source
7. 7.📲 A message says, “Forward this to 10 people or bad luck!” What is the best step? (a) reply angrily (b) forward it fast (c) don’t forward it (d) add more people
8. 8.True or false: “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “Who wrote this?” (b) “How many likes?” (c) “Is it colourful?” (d) “Is it long?”
10. 10.True or false: “no source or date” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
12. 12.🧒 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
13. 13.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a strange web address (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) a prize you never won (d) a clear date
14. 14.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) facts you can check (b) a clear date (c) a named source (d) no source or date
15. 15.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
16. 16.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for a password? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
17. 17.True or false: “asks for your OTP” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) calm, clear words (b) a strange web address (c) a prize you never won (d) asks for a password
19. 19.True or false: “ALL CAPS and !!!” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔐 A message says you won a prize and asks for your password. What do you do? (a) forward it to friends (b) send the password (c) click the link (d) tell a parent
22. 22.True or false: “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a named source (b) trusted sites agree (c) asks for your OTP (d) facts you can check
24. 24.True or false: “asks for a password” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a strange web address (b) no source or date (c) too good to be true (d) facts you can check
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no pressure to share (b) calm, clear words (c) facts you can check (d) a prize you never won
27. 27.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
28. 28.😱 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
29. 29.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a strange web address (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) too good to be true (d) trusted sites agree
30. 30.🖼️ A photo looks strange and edited. What should you think? (a) it may be fake (b) it must be real (c) photos never lie (d) share it now
31. 31.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) asks for your OTP (b) asks for a password (c) a prize you never won (d) a named source
32. 32.True or false: “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: facts you can check? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
34. 34.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: ALL CAPS and !!!? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
35. 35.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The science textbook and an encyclopedia both say the Moon has no light of its own.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
36. 36.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) share it to ask (b) trust the photo (c) check trusted sources (d) believe the title
37. 37.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no pressure to share? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
38. 38.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a named source? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
39. 39.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
40. 40.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy

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