Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 238 · 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.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The science textbook and an encyclopedia both say the Moon has no light of its own.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
2. 2.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
3. 3.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
4. 4.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: “Share before deleted!”? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
5. 5.True or false: “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) a strange web address (c) too good to be true (d) trusted sites agree
7. 7.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) facts you can check (d) no source or date
8. 8.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for your OTP? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
9. 9.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) no source or date (b) asks for a password (c) asks for your OTP (d) calm, clear words
10. 10.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “How many likes?” (b) “Who wrote this?” (c) “Is it long?” (d) “Is it colourful?”
11. 11.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: ALL CAPS and !!!? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
12. 12.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) facts you can check (b) calm, clear words (c) a named source (d) too good to be true
13. 13.True or false: “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “a strange web address” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: trusted sites agree? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
16. 16.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
17. 17.True or false: “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
20. 20.🔐 A message says you won a prize and asks for your password. What do you do? (a) send the password (b) forward it to friends (c) tell a parent (d) click the link
21. 21.True or false: “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks for your OTP (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) facts you can check (d) asks for a password
23. 23.True or false: “asks for your OTP” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a named source (b) calm, clear words (c) trusted sites agree (d) no source or date
25. 25.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a strange web address? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
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: “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a named source (b) a clear date (c) a strange web address (d) calm, clear words
29. 29.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) check trusted sources (b) trust the photo (c) believe the title (d) share it to ask
30. 30.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) a fact (b) proof it is true (c) a trusted source (d) a warning sign
31. 31.True or false: “no pressure to share” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
33. 33.True or false: “ALL CAPS and !!!” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a named source? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
35. 35.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a clear date (b) too good to be true (c) no source or date (d) asks for a password
36. 36.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a named source (b) no source or date (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) too good to be true
37. 37.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no source or date? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
38. 38.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a prize you never won (b) asks for a password (c) trusted sites agree (d) a strange web address
39. 39.📲 A message says, “Forward this to 10 people or bad luck!” What is the best step? (a) forward it fast (b) add more people (c) reply angrily (d) don’t forward it
40. 40.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake

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