Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 422 · 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) facts you can check (b) too good to be true (c) a named source (d) trusted sites agree
2. 2.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) share it to ask (b) check trusted sources (c) believe the title (d) trust the photo
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) too good to be true (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) no pressure to share (d) a strange web address
4. 4.True or false: “ALL CAPS and !!!” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) no pressure to share (b) a clear date (c) calm, clear words (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
7. 7.True or false: “calm, clear words” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) a warning sign (b) a fact (c) a trusted source (d) proof it is true
9. 9.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) no pressure to share (b) calm, clear words (c) trusted sites agree (d) no source or date
10. 10.True or false: “too good to be true” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: too good to be true? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
12. 12.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: facts you can check? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
13. 13.True or false: “facts you can check” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “asks for your OTP” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no pressure to share (b) trusted sites agree (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) a clear date
18. 18.📲 A message says, “Forward this to 10 people or bad luck!” What is the best step? (a) add more people (b) forward it fast (c) reply angrily (d) don’t forward it
19. 19.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) asks for a password (b) too good to be true (c) no pressure to share (d) asks for your OTP
20. 20.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “Is it long?” (b) “How many likes?” (c) “Who wrote this?” (d) “Is it colourful?”
21. 21.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: “Share before deleted!”? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
22. 22.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
23. 23.True or false: “trusted sites agree” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusted sites agree (b) a prize you never won (c) a clear date (d) a named source
25. 25.True or false: “no source or date” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a named source? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
27. 27.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no source or date? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
28. 28.🔐 A message says you won a prize and asks for your password. What do you do? (a) click the link (b) send the password (c) tell a parent (d) forward it to friends
29. 29.True or false: “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) asks for a password (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) facts you can check (d) too good to be true
31. 31.True or false: “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “no source or date” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “facts you can check” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a strange web address (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) a clear date (d) too good to be true
36. 36.🧒 Someone you don’t know online asks for your home address. What do you do? (a) tell a trusted adult (b) share it (c) keep chatting (d) share a nearby place
37. 37.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) asks for your OTP (b) facts you can check (c) calm, clear words (d) no pressure to share
38. 38.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
39. 39.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) trusted sites agree (b) no source or date (c) too good to be true (d) “Share before deleted!”
40. 40.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) asks for a password (b) calm, clear words (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) no source or date

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