Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 418 · 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 headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) a trusted source (b) proof it is true (c) a warning sign (d) a fact
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) trusted sites agree (c) facts you can check (d) a named source
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no pressure to share (b) calm, clear words (c) a clear date (d) a strange web address
4. 4.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “How many likes?” (b) “Is it colourful?” (c) “Is it long?” (d) “Who wrote this?”
5. 5.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a named source? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusted sites agree (b) a named source (c) no pressure to share (d) “Share before deleted!”
7. 7.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: too good to be true? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
8. 8.True or false: “trusted sites agree” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “a prize you never won” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.📲 A message says, “Forward this to 10 people or bad luck!” What is the best step? (a) don’t forward it (b) add more people (c) reply angrily (d) forward it fast
11. 11.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusted sites agree (b) no source or date (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) a strange web address
13. 13.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: facts you can check? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
14. 14.True or false: “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a named source (b) no source or date (c) asks for your OTP (d) “Share before deleted!”
16. 16.True or false: “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “a strange web address” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear date (b) a prize you never won (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) no source or date
20. 20.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a clear date? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
21. 21.True or false: “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for your OTP? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
23. 23.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a prize you never won? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
24. 24.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) asks for a password (b) a named source (c) calm, clear words (d) a clear date
25. 25.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a named source (b) no pressure to share (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) a clear date
26. 26.🖼️ A photo looks strange and edited. What should you think? (a) it may be fake (b) it must be real (c) share it now (d) photos never lie
27. 27.🔐 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) tell a parent (d) click the link
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusted sites agree (b) a named source (c) facts you can check (d) a prize you never won
29. 29.🛡️ 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
30. 30.True or false: ““Share before deleted!”” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “ALL CAPS and !!!” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: trusted sites agree? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
34. 34.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) asks for your OTP (c) a named source (d) a strange web address
36. 36.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
37. 37.True or false: “no source or date” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) too good to be true (b) a clear date (c) asks for your OTP (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
39. 39.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a clear date (b) too good to be true (c) no pressure to share (d) calm, clear words
40. 40.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a strange web address? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign

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