Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 204 · 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 likely fake. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no source or date? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
3. 3.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: trusted sites agree? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
4. 4.True or false: “calm, clear words” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks for your OTP (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) a clear date (d) a strange web address
6. 6.🛡️ 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
7. 7.True or false: “asks for a password” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “calm, clear words” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) believe the title (b) check trusted sources (c) trust the photo (d) share it to ask
10. 10.True or false: “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) asks for your OTP (d) facts you can check
12. 12.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
13. 13.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
14. 14.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
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.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a named source? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
17. 17.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) no source or date (b) a clear date (c) trusted sites agree (d) no pressure to share
18. 18.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
19. 19.True or false: “a prize you never won” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) no pressure to share (b) asks for a password (c) facts you can check (d) a named source
21. 21.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for a password? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
22. 22.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) calm, clear words (b) a prize you never won (c) too good to be true (d) asks for a password
23. 23.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for your OTP? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
24. 24.True or false: “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.📲 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
26. 26.True or false: “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “no source or date” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) calm, clear words (b) a clear date (c) no pressure to share (d) no source or date
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a strange web address (b) no source or date (c) calm, clear words (d) too good to be true
30. 30.True or false: “too good to be true” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) no pressure to share (c) a named source (d) trusted sites agree
32. 32.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a clear date (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) no source or date (d) too good to be true
33. 33.True or false: “a named source” 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) proof it is true (b) a trusted source (c) a warning sign (d) a fact
35. 35.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) asks for a password (c) trusted sites agree (d) a prize you never won
36. 36.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) trusted sites agree (b) facts you can check (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) a clear date
37. 37.True or false: “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a strange web address (b) a named source (c) calm, clear words (d) facts you can check
39. 39.🖼️ A photo looks strange and edited. What should you think? (a) share it now (b) it may be fake (c) it must be real (d) photos never lie
40. 40.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) too good to be true (b) no pressure to share (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) “Share before deleted!”

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