Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 408 · 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.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) facts you can check (b) asks for a password (c) trusted sites agree (d) no pressure to share
3. 3.True or false: “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
5. 5.🔐 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) tell a parent (d) send the password
6. 6.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a clear date (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) facts you can check (d) a named source
7. 7.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: too good to be true? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
8. 8.True or false: “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🖼️ A photo looks strange and edited. What should you think? (a) photos never lie (b) share it now (c) it may be fake (d) it must be real
10. 10.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) check trusted sources (b) trust the photo (c) believe the title (d) share it to ask
11. 11.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
12. 12.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no source or date? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
13. 13.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) facts you can check (c) calm, clear words (d) a clear date
14. 14.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a clear date? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
15. 15.True or false: “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) too good to be true (c) facts you can check (d) asks for your OTP
17. 17.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) no pressure to share (b) facts you can check (c) no source or date (d) calm, clear words
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) too good to be true (b) a prize you never won (c) no source or date (d) a named source
19. 19.True or false: “no pressure to share” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “too good to be true” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) facts you can check (b) a prize you never won (c) calm, clear words (d) a clear date
22. 22.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: ALL CAPS and !!!? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
23. 23.True or false: “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a strange web address? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
25. 25.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
26. 26.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) too good to be true (b) a strange web address (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) a clear date
27. 27.True or false: “asks for your OTP” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
29. 29.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
30. 30.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a prize you never won? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear date (b) a strange web address (c) calm, clear words (d) trusted sites agree
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks for a password (b) too good to be true (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) no pressure to share
33. 33.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for a password? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
34. 34.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) proof it is true (b) a fact (c) a trusted source (d) a warning sign
35. 35.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
36. 36.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: trusted sites agree? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
37. 37.🧒 Someone you don’t know online asks for your home address. What do you do? (a) share it (b) keep chatting (c) share a nearby place (d) tell a trusted adult
38. 38.True or false: “too good to be true” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “asks for a password” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) trusted sites agree (b) a named source (c) a prize you never won (d) a clear date

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