Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 321 · 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 named source” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a clear date (b) a named source (c) a prize you never won (d) no pressure to share
3. 3.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
4. 4.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a strange web address (b) facts you can check (c) trusted sites agree (d) a named source
5. 5.🔐 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
6. 6.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) a warning sign (b) proof it is true (c) a trusted source (d) a fact
7. 7.True or false: “no source or date” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) believe the title (b) share it to ask (c) check trusted sources (d) trust the photo
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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear date (b) a named source (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) facts you can check
11. 11.True or false: “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “a clear date” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
14. 14.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) too good to be true (b) a strange web address (c) a clear date (d) no source or date
15. 15.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) calm, clear words (b) no source or date (c) no pressure to share (d) a clear date
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear date (b) facts you can check (c) no pressure to share (d) a strange web address
17. 17.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a named source? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
18. 18.True or false: “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) trusted sites agree (c) a named source (d) a clear date
20. 20.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) no pressure to share (b) asks for a password (c) a prize you never won (d) a strange web address
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.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) asks for a password (c) a prize you never won (d) trusted sites agree
24. 24.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) calm, clear words (b) trusted sites agree (c) asks for your OTP (d) a clear date
25. 25.🖼️ A photo looks strange and edited. What should you think? (a) share it now (b) it may be fake (c) it must be real (d) photos never lie
26. 26.True or false: “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: trusted sites agree? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
28. 28.True or false: “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “calm, clear words” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks for a password (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) a prize you never won (d) facts you can check
31. 31.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for your OTP? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
32. 32.🧒 Someone you don’t know online asks for your home address. What do you do? (a) tell a trusted adult (b) share it (c) share a nearby place (d) keep chatting
33. 33.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a clear date? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
34. 34.True or false: “a prize you never won” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: “Share before deleted!”? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
37. 37.📲 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) don’t forward it (d) reply angrily
38. 38.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) asks for a password (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) calm, clear words
39. 39.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: calm, clear words? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
40. 40.True or false: “asks for a password” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True

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