Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 250 · 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: ““Share before deleted!”” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “too good to be true” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a strange web address (b) a prize you never won (c) a named source (d) too good to be true
4. 4.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a named source (b) calm, clear words (c) facts you can check (d) a prize you never won
5. 5.🔐 A message says you won a prize and asks for your password. What do you do? (a) forward it to friends (b) send the password (c) click the link (d) tell a parent
6. 6.🖼️ A photo looks strange and edited. What should you think? (a) share it now (b) it must be real (c) photos never lie (d) it may be fake
7. 7.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
8. 8.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
9. 9.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a clear date (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) asks for your OTP (d) too good to be true
10. 10.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for a password? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
11. 11.🛡️ 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
12. 12.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
13. 13.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) too good to be true (b) no source or date (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) trusted sites agree
14. 14.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
15. 15.True or false: “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: trusted sites agree? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
17. 17.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “Who wrote this?” (b) “Is it colourful?” (c) “Is it long?” (d) “How many likes?”
18. 18.True or false: “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.📲 A message says, “Forward this to 10 people or bad luck!” What is the best step? (a) forward it fast (b) reply angrily (c) don’t forward it (d) add more people
20. 20.True or false: “no source or date” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.❓ 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
22. 22.True or false: “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a named source (b) facts you can check (c) calm, clear words (d) too good to be true
24. 24.True or false: “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) a clear date (c) a named source (d) trusted sites agree
26. 26.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for your OTP? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
27. 27.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) too good to be true (b) facts you can check (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) a prize you never won
28. 28.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) a prize you never won (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) a named source
29. 29.😱 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
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) facts you can check (b) a clear date (c) calm, clear words (d) asks for your OTP
31. 31.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
32. 32.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) asks for a password (b) no pressure to share (c) a named source (d) trusted sites agree
33. 33.True or false: “a prize you never won” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a named source (b) no pressure to share (c) facts you can check (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
35. 35.True or false: “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “asks for a password” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.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
38. 38.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
39. 39.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
40. 40.True or false: “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False

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