Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 218 · 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 of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) asks for a password (b) no pressure to share (c) calm, clear words (d) a named source
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusted sites agree (b) a named source (c) a prize you never won (d) a clear date
3. 3.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) proof it is true (b) a trusted source (c) a fact (d) a warning sign
4. 4.🛡️ 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
5. 5.True or false: “a clear date” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) trusted sites agree (b) too good to be true (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) asks for a password
7. 7.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
8. 8.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a named source (b) a clear date (c) no source or date (d) no pressure to share
10. 10.❓ 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
11. 11.True or false: ““Share before deleted!”” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) no pressure to share (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) facts you can check (d) calm, clear words
13. 13.🖼️ 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
14. 14.True or false: “a strange web address” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “a prize you never won” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear date (b) a strange web address (c) too good to be true (d) a prize you never won
17. 17.True or false: “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a named source (b) no pressure to share (c) facts you can check (d) “Share before deleted!”
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks for your OTP (b) calm, clear words (c) no source or date (d) too good to be true
20. 20.🧒 Someone you don’t know online asks for your home address. What do you do? (a) keep chatting (b) share a nearby place (c) tell a trusted adult (d) share it
21. 21.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: facts you can check? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear date (b) too good to be true (c) no pressure to share (d) calm, clear words
23. 23.True or false: “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no pressure to share (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) a clear date (d) a named source
25. 25.📲 A message says, “Forward this to 10 people or bad luck!” What is the best step? (a) reply angrily (b) don’t forward it (c) add more people (d) forward it fast
26. 26.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a strange web address (b) no pressure to share (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a strange web address (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) no pressure to share
28. 28.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) facts you can check (b) calm, clear words (c) asks for your OTP (d) a named source
29. 29.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no source or date? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
30. 30.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: too good to be true? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
31. 31.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a strange web address? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
32. 32.True or false: “facts you can check” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “The science textbook and an encyclopedia both say the Moon has no light of its own.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) trusted sites agree (b) facts you can check (c) too good to be true (d) no pressure to share
35. 35.True or false: “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “trusted sites agree” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “Is it long?” (b) “Is it colourful?” (c) “How many likes?” (d) “Who wrote this?”
38. 38.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a prize you never won? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
39. 39.True or false: “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False

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