Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 304 · 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 good sign of a true claim? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) no pressure to share (c) too good to be true (d) “Share before deleted!”
2. 2.True or false: “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “asks for a password” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a strange web address (b) asks for a password (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) calm, clear words
5. 5.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a named source (b) facts you can check (c) asks for a password (d) calm, clear words
6. 6.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no source or date? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
7. 7.🔐 A message says you won a prize and asks for your password. What do you do? (a) click the link (b) forward it to friends (c) send the password (d) tell a parent
8. 8.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “Who wrote this?” (b) “Is it long?” (c) “Is it colourful?” (d) “How many likes?”
9. 9.True or false: “trusted sites agree” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) trusted sites agree (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) asks for a password
11. 11.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) asks for your OTP (b) a strange web address (c) a clear date (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
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 is the odd one out? (a) a named source (b) facts you can check (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) a clear date
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no pressure to share (b) a clear date (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) calm, clear words
15. 15.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: trusted sites agree? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
16. 16.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
17. 17.True or false: “ALL CAPS and !!!” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no pressure to share? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
19. 19.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: ALL CAPS and !!!? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
20. 20.📲 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
21. 21.True or false: “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) calm, clear words (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) too good to be true (d) “Share before deleted!”
23. 23.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
24. 24.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) asks for your OTP (c) facts you can check (d) a prize you never won
25. 25.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: “Share before deleted!”? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
26. 26.True or false: “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a named source (b) no source or date (c) calm, clear words (d) facts you can check
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a named source (b) a strange web address (c) facts you can check (d) a clear date
30. 30.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) trusted sites agree (b) a strange web address (c) no source or date (d) too good to be true
31. 31.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) a named source (d) a strange web address
32. 32.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: facts you can check? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
33. 33.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) proof it is true (b) a fact (c) a trusted source (d) a warning sign
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a strange web address (b) a clear date (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) “Share before deleted!”
35. 35.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) believe the title (b) check trusted sources (c) trust the photo (d) share it to ask
36. 36.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a named source? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
37. 37.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
38. 38.🖼️ 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
39. 39.True or false: “a clear date” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False

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