Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 223 · 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.🖼️ A photo looks strange and edited. What should you think? (a) photos never lie (b) it must be real (c) share it now (d) it may be fake
2. 2.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no source or date? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
3. 3.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
4. 4.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a named source? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
5. 5.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) asks for your OTP (b) too good to be true (c) a prize you never won (d) a named source
6. 6.True or false: “asks for a password” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a clear date? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
8. 8.True or false: “a named source” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
10. 10.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) no pressure to share (b) a prize you never won (c) asks for your OTP (d) too good to be true
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks for a password (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) a clear date
12. 12.True or false: “a clear date” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “ALL CAPS and !!!” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) too good to be true (b) a prize you never won (c) no source or date (d) trusted sites agree
15. 15.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) a prize you never won
16. 16.True or false: ““Share before deleted!”” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🛡️ 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
18. 18.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
19. 19.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: calm, clear words? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
20. 20.True or false: “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: “Share before deleted!”? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
22. 22.True or false: “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) too good to be true (c) calm, clear words (d) a strange web address
24. 24.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
25. 25.🔐 A message says you won a prize and asks for your password. What do you do? (a) click the link (b) tell a parent (c) send the password (d) forward it to friends
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) calm, clear words (b) too good to be true (c) a strange web address (d) asks for a password
27. 27.True or false: “ALL CAPS and !!!” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “Is it long?” (b) “How many likes?” (c) “Who wrote this?” (d) “Is it colourful?”
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a strange web address (b) no source or date (c) no pressure to share (d) asks for your OTP
30. 30.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) trusted sites agree (b) a prize you never won (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) too good to be true
31. 31.True or false: “calm, clear words” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear date (b) no pressure to share (c) trusted sites agree (d) too good to be true
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a strange web address (b) asks for a password (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) a named source
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no pressure to share (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) calm, clear words (d) a named source
35. 35.True or false: “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
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.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
38. 38.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) a trusted source (b) proof it is true (c) a fact (d) a warning sign
39. 39.True or false: “a strange web address” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False

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