Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 311 · 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: “asks for a password” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) facts you can check (b) trusted sites agree (c) asks for a password (d) a named source
3. 3.🖼️ A photo looks strange and edited. What should you think? (a) share it now (b) it must be real (c) photos never lie (d) it may be fake
4. 4.True or false: “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: trusted sites agree? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
7. 7.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “How many likes?” (b) “Who wrote this?” (c) “Is it long?” (d) “Is it colourful?”
8. 8.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: “Share before deleted!”? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
9. 9.🔐 A message says you won a prize and asks for your password. What do you do? (a) forward it to friends (b) click the link (c) send the password (d) tell a parent
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a strange web address (b) trusted sites agree (c) too good to be true (d) asks for a password
11. 11.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a strange web address? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
12. 12.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) asks for your OTP (c) calm, clear words (d) no source or date
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) calm, clear words (b) a strange web address (c) asks for your OTP (d) no source or date
14. 14.True or false: ““Share before deleted!”” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear date (b) a prize you never won (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) asks for your OTP
16. 16.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) a fact (b) a warning sign (c) a trusted source (d) proof it is true
17. 17.🛡️ 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
18. 18.True or false: ““Share before deleted!”” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “a prize you never won” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “ALL CAPS and !!!” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusted sites agree (b) a prize you never won (c) facts you can check (d) no pressure to share
23. 23.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
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear date (b) trusted sites agree (c) a strange web address (d) calm, clear words
25. 25.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
26. 26.📲 A message says, “Forward this to 10 people or bad luck!” What is the best step? (a) forward it fast (b) add more people (c) reply angrily (d) don’t forward it
27. 27.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: too good to be true? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
28. 28.True or false: “calm, clear words” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) no pressure to share (b) facts you can check (c) trusted sites agree (d) no source or date
30. 30.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) no pressure to share (b) trusted sites agree (c) a named source (d) a strange web address
31. 31.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
32. 32.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
33. 33.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: facts you can check? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
34. 34.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a clear date? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
35. 35.True or false: “calm, clear words” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a prize you never won (b) a clear date (c) no pressure to share (d) trusted sites agree
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) facts you can check (c) a prize you never won (d) no source or date
39. 39.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
40. 40.True or false: “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True

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