Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 260 · 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: “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “ALL CAPS and !!!” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusted sites agree (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) too good to be true (d) asks for your OTP
5. 5.True or false: “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) trusted sites agree (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) no source or date (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
7. 7.📲 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) reply angrily (d) don’t forward it
8. 8.True or false: ““Share before deleted!”” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a prize you never won (b) no pressure to share (c) calm, clear words (d) a named source
10. 10.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) too good to be true (b) a clear date (c) calm, clear words (d) a named source
11. 11.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a clear date (b) a named source (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) trusted sites agree
12. 12.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) facts you can check (b) a clear date (c) asks for your OTP (d) a named source
13. 13.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a prize you never won? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
14. 14.True or false: “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “Who wrote this?” (b) “How many likes?” (c) “Is it colourful?” (d) “Is it long?”
16. 16.True or false: “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no source or date? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
19. 19.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a named source (b) too good to be true (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) a prize you never won
20. 20.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) facts you can check (b) a named source (c) a strange web address (d) trusted sites agree
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a prize you never won (b) a strange web address (c) no pressure to share (d) too good to be true
22. 22.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) a warning sign (b) a fact (c) proof it is true (d) a trusted source
23. 23.🧒 Someone you don’t know online asks for your home address. What do you do? (a) share it (b) keep chatting (c) tell a trusted adult (d) share a nearby place
24. 24.True or false: “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a strange web address (b) calm, clear words (c) a named source (d) a clear date
26. 26.True or false: “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔐 A message says you won a prize and asks for your password. What do you do? (a) send the password (b) click the link (c) tell a parent (d) forward it to friends
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no source or date (b) asks for a password (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) calm, clear words
29. 29.True or false: “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “The science textbook and an encyclopedia both say the Moon has no light of its own.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) facts you can check (b) asks for a password (c) trusted sites agree (d) a named source
33. 33.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
34. 34.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for a password? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
35. 35.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
36. 36.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: “Share before deleted!”? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) calm, clear words (b) a named source (c) facts you can check (d) a prize you never won
38. 38.True or false: “a named source” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) calm, clear words (b) a prize you never won (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) no source or date

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