Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 329 · 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 warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for your OTP? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
3. 3.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
4. 4.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
5. 5.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no pressure to share? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusted sites agree (b) facts you can check (c) no source or date (d) a named source
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) facts you can check (b) calm, clear words (c) a named source (d) a strange web address
8. 8.True or false: “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
10. 10.True or false: “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
12. 12.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a strange web address (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) a prize you never won (d) calm, clear words
13. 13.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “Is it colourful?” (b) “Who wrote this?” (c) “How many likes?” (d) “Is it long?”
14. 14.True or false: “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “a strange web address” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “facts you can check” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “calm, clear words” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) facts you can check (b) a named source (c) a clear date (d) asks for a password
19. 19.True or false: “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) believe the title (b) share it to ask (c) trust the photo (d) check trusted sources
21. 21.🔐 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
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) too good to be true (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) facts you can check (d) a prize you never won
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.True or false: “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “asks for a password” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: calm, clear words? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
27. 27.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) no pressure to share (c) no source or date (d) “Share before deleted!”
28. 28.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: “Share before deleted!”? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusted sites agree (b) a prize you never won (c) a clear date (d) no pressure to share
30. 30.True or false: “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “trusted sites agree” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a clear date (b) asks for your OTP (c) no source or date (d) “Share before deleted!”
34. 34.True or false: “no pressure to share” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no source or date? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) no source or date (c) calm, clear words (d) too good to be true
37. 37.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) a fact (b) a trusted source (c) proof it is true (d) a warning sign
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: “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: too good to be true? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign

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