Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 33 · 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: “The science textbook and an encyclopedia both say the Moon has no light of its own.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
3. 3.True or false: “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: trusted sites agree? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
5. 5.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: too good to be true? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
6. 6.True or false: “no source or date” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “trusted sites agree” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “too good to be true” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: ALL CAPS and !!!? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
10. 10.🖼️ A photo looks strange and edited. What should you think? (a) it may be fake (b) photos never lie (c) it must be real (d) share it now
11. 11.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) facts you can check (b) a clear date (c) no source or date (d) trusted sites agree
12. 12.🔐 A message says you won a prize and asks for your password. What do you do? (a) send the password (b) click the link (c) forward it to friends (d) tell a parent
13. 13.True or false: “a clear date” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no pressure to share? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
15. 15.True or false: “a named source” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.😱 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
17. 17.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
18. 18.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a prize you never won? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
19. 19.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for your OTP? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
20. 20.True or false: “a prize you never won” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) a strange web address (c) trusted sites agree (d) a prize you never won
22. 22.True or false: “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “too good to be true” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “asks for your OTP” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) facts you can check (b) trusted sites agree (c) no pressure to share (d) asks for your OTP
27. 27.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks for a password (b) no pressure to share (c) too good to be true (d) a strange web address
29. 29.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: facts you can check? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
30. 30.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a clear date? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
31. 31.True or false: “ALL CAPS and !!!” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a strange web address (b) asks for a password (c) calm, clear words (d) no source or date
33. 33.True or false: “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear date (b) a named source (c) trusted sites agree (d) asks for a password
35. 35.True or false: “a clear date” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no source or date? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
37. 37.True or false: “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) facts you can check (b) no source or date (c) a prize you never won (d) asks for a password
39. 39.True or false: “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “asks for a password” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True

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