Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 415 · 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.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) trusted sites agree (b) calm, clear words (c) a named source (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
2. 2.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a prize you never won (b) a strange web address (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) trusted sites agree
3. 3.True or false: “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “a clear date” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.📲 A message says, “Forward this to 10 people or bad luck!” What is the best step? (a) reply angrily (b) don’t forward it (c) forward it fast (d) add more people
6. 6.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: facts you can check? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
7. 7.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
8. 8.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a strange web address (b) no pressure to share (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) a prize you never won
9. 9.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for a password? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
10. 10.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) proof it is true (b) a warning sign (c) a fact (d) a trusted source
11. 11.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a prize you never won? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
12. 12.🖼️ 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
13. 13.🧒 Someone you don’t know online asks for your home address. What do you do? (a) keep chatting (b) share a nearby place (c) tell a trusted adult (d) share it
14. 14.True or false: “asks for a password” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) facts you can check (b) asks for a password (c) a clear date (d) no pressure to share
16. 16.True or false: “no pressure to share” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear date (b) asks for a password (c) a strange web address (d) asks for your OTP
18. 18.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no pressure to share? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
19. 19.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) check trusted sources (b) share it to ask (c) trust the photo (d) believe the title
20. 20.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a clear date (b) too good to be true (c) trusted sites agree (d) a named source
21. 21.True or false: “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) facts you can check (c) a clear date (d) a named source
23. 23.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a named source? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
24. 24.True or false: “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “calm, clear words” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: “Share before deleted!”? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
27. 27.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
28. 28.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The science textbook and an encyclopedia both say the Moon has no light of its own.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
29. 29.True or false: “ALL CAPS and !!!” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) calm, clear words (b) asks for a password (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) a prize you never won
31. 31.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
32. 32.True or false: “trusted sites agree” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) facts you can check (b) asks for your OTP (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) a prize you never won
35. 35.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
36. 36.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) no pressure to share (b) a named source (c) calm, clear words (d) “Share before deleted!”
37. 37.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
38. 38.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a named source (b) no pressure to share (c) asks for your OTP (d) facts you can check
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) a prize you never won (c) calm, clear words (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no source or date (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) too good to be true (d) trusted sites agree

Free critical thinking lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/critical-thinking-for-kids