Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 324 · 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.🖼️ A photo looks strange and edited. What should you think? (a) photos never lie (b) share it now (c) it must be real (d) it may be fake
2. 2.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) no pressure to share (b) a named source (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) a clear date
3. 3.🧒 Someone you don’t know online asks for your home address. What do you do? (a) keep chatting (b) tell a trusted adult (c) share it (d) share a nearby place
4. 4.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
5. 5.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
6. 6.True or false: “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) too good to be true (b) asks for a password (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) calm, clear words
8. 8.True or false: “asks for your OTP” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “no pressure to share” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.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
11. 11.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a clear date (b) facts you can check (c) a strange web address (d) calm, clear words
12. 12.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The science textbook and an encyclopedia both say the Moon has no light of its own.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
13. 13.True or false: “a prize you never won” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) trusted sites agree (b) asks for a password (c) a prize you never won (d) asks for your OTP
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a named source (b) no pressure to share (c) facts you can check (d) a strange web address
16. 16.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no source or date? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
17. 17.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
18. 18.True or false: “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
20. 20.True or false: “facts you can check” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: too good to be true? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
22. 22.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) too good to be true (b) no source or date (c) trusted sites agree (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
24. 24.True or false: “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) too good to be true (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) a strange web address (d) no pressure to share
27. 27.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) proof it is true (b) a trusted source (c) a warning sign (d) a fact
28. 28.True or false: “asks for your OTP” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: calm, clear words? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
30. 30.True or false: “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) asks for a password (b) no source or date (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) no pressure to share
32. 32.📲 A message says, “Forward this to 10 people or bad luck!” What is the best step? (a) forward it fast (b) reply angrily (c) don’t forward it (d) add more people
33. 33.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) facts you can check (b) calm, clear words (c) a prize you never won (d) trusted sites agree
34. 34.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: “Share before deleted!”? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
35. 35.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a named source? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
36. 36.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a prize you never won? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) no pressure to share (c) a clear date (d) a named source
38. 38.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
39. 39.True or false: “trusted sites agree” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔐 A message says you won a prize and asks for your password. What do you do? (a) forward it to friends (b) send the password (c) click the link (d) tell a parent

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