Fake News Worksheet for Kids

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

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