Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 266 · 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 warning sign of a fake claim? (a) trusted sites agree (b) a clear date (c) facts you can check (d) a prize you never won
2. 2.True or false: “The science textbook and an encyclopedia both say the Moon has no light of its own.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) calm, clear words (b) facts you can check (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) a named source
4. 4.🛡️ 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
5. 5.📲 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
6. 6.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for a password? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
7. 7.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
8. 8.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) a trusted source (b) proof it is true (c) a warning sign (d) a fact
9. 9.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
10. 10.True or false: “a named source” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
12. 12.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: too good to be true? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
13. 13.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a strange web address (b) trusted sites agree (c) facts you can check (d) a named source
14. 14.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a named source? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
15. 15.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: facts you can check? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
16. 16.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a strange web address (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) no pressure to share (d) no source or date
17. 17.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
18. 18.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
19. 19.True or false: “trusted sites agree” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks for your OTP (b) no source or date (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) a named source
21. 21.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
22. 22.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: “Share before deleted!”? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
23. 23.True or false: “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “asks for your OTP” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) share it to ask (b) believe the title (c) check trusted sources (d) trust the photo
26. 26.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a named source (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) a clear date (d) trusted sites agree
27. 27.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a prize you never won (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) a clear date (d) too good to be true
28. 28.True or false: “no pressure to share” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks for a password (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) a clear date (d) asks for your OTP
30. 30.True or false: “facts you can check” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) no source or date (c) facts you can check (d) asks for a password
32. 32.True or false: “asks for a password” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) facts you can check (b) asks for your OTP (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) too good to be true (b) facts you can check (c) a clear date (d) calm, clear words
35. 35.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) facts you can check (b) calm, clear words (c) no pressure to share (d) no source or date
36. 36.🖼️ A photo looks strange and edited. What should you think? (a) it may be fake (b) it must be real (c) share it now (d) photos never lie
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) no source or date (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) no pressure to share
38. 38.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
39. 39.🔐 A message says you won a prize and asks for your password. What do you do? (a) send the password (b) tell a parent (c) forward it to friends (d) click the link
40. 40.True or false: “a clear date” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False

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