Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 274 · 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.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
2. 2.🛡️ 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
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks for your OTP (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) calm, clear words (d) too good to be true
4. 4.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) no source or date (b) facts you can check (c) trusted sites agree (d) calm, clear words
5. 5.True or false: “a strange web address” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.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
7. 7.📲 A message says, “Forward this to 10 people or bad luck!” What is the best step? (a) add more people (b) reply angrily (c) don’t forward it (d) forward it fast
8. 8.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) too good to be true (b) asks for a password (c) a clear date (d) asks for your OTP
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no source or date (b) asks for a password (c) no pressure to share (d) “Share before deleted!”
10. 10.True or false: “asks for your OTP” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🖼️ A photo looks strange and edited. What should you think? (a) photos never lie (b) share it now (c) it may be fake (d) it must be real
12. 12.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) asks for your OTP (b) facts you can check (c) a named source (d) a clear date
13. 13.True or false: “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: “Share before deleted!”? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) facts you can check (c) a strange web address (d) too good to be true
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks for a password (b) a named source (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) “Share before deleted!”
17. 17.True or false: “no source or date” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no source or date? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
19. 19.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
20. 20.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: facts you can check? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
21. 21.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
22. 22.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for your OTP? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
23. 23.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for a password? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
24. 24.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
25. 25.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a prize you never won (b) trusted sites agree (c) no source or date (d) too good to be true
26. 26.True or false: “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a clear date? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
28. 28.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
29. 29.True or false: “no pressure to share” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear date (b) a strange web address (c) a named source (d) trusted sites agree
31. 31.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “Is it colourful?” (b) “Is it long?” (c) “Who wrote this?” (d) “How many likes?”
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusted sites agree (b) too good to be true (c) a clear date (d) no pressure to share
33. 33.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: too good to be true? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
34. 34.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
35. 35.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) calm, clear words (b) a named source (c) a clear date (d) too good to be true
36. 36.True or false: “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) check trusted sources (b) trust the photo (c) share it to ask (d) believe the title
38. 38.🧒 Someone you don’t know online asks for your home address. What do you do? (a) tell a trusted adult (b) keep chatting (c) share it (d) share a nearby place
39. 39.True or false: “a prize you never won” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) no pressure to share (c) trusted sites agree (d) a clear date

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