Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 243 · 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 good sign of a true claim? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) a clear date (c) asks for a password (d) no source or date
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) a clear date (c) calm, clear words (d) facts you can check
3. 3.True or false: “no source or date” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for a password? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
5. 5.True or false: “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a named source (b) asks for a password (c) trusted sites agree (d) calm, clear words
7. 7.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) calm, clear words (b) facts you can check (c) asks for a password (d) trusted sites agree
8. 8.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no source or date? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
9. 9.True or false: “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
11. 11.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) proof it is true (b) a fact (c) a trusted source (d) a warning sign
12. 12.True or false: “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a named source (b) facts you can check (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) trusted sites agree
14. 14.True or false: “The science textbook and an encyclopedia both say the Moon has no light of its own.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) facts you can check (b) asks for a password (c) a prize you never won (d) a strange web address
16. 16.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: calm, clear words? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
17. 17.🔐 A message says you won a prize and asks for your password. What do you do? (a) tell a parent (b) send the password (c) click the link (d) forward it to friends
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusted sites agree (b) no pressure to share (c) a clear date (d) a prize you never won
19. 19.True or false: “calm, clear words” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “Who wrote this?” (b) “How many likes?” (c) “Is it long?” (d) “Is it colourful?”
21. 21.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) a named source (c) calm, clear words (d) a clear date
22. 22.True or false: “too good to be true” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: trusted sites agree? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
24. 24.True or false: “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🧒 Someone you don’t know online asks for your home address. What do you do? (a) keep chatting (b) share a nearby place (c) share it (d) tell a trusted adult
26. 26.True or false: “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🛡️ 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
28. 28.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) too good to be true (b) facts you can check (c) asks for a password (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
29. 29.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
30. 30.True or false: “a strange web address” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
32. 32.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
33. 33.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
34. 34.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) calm, clear words (b) facts you can check (c) no pressure to share (d) asks for your OTP
36. 36.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) trusted sites agree (b) asks for your OTP (c) no source or date (d) a strange web address
37. 37.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
38. 38.True or false: “ALL CAPS and !!!” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: too good to be true? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
40. 40.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a prize you never won? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign

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