Fake News Worksheet for Kids

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

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