Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 424 · 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: “calm, clear words” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “asks for your OTP” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
4. 4.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) calm, clear words (b) too good to be true (c) facts you can check (d) a clear date
5. 5.True or false: “a strange web address” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) calm, clear words (b) no pressure to share (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) a clear date
7. 7.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
8. 8.True or false: “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks for your OTP (b) a strange web address (c) no pressure to share (d) “Share before deleted!”
10. 10.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
11. 11.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a prize you never won (b) a named source (c) trusted sites agree (d) calm, clear words
12. 12.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a strange web address? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
13. 13.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) a strange web address (c) calm, clear words (d) too good to be true
14. 14.📲 A message says, “Forward this to 10 people or bad luck!” What is the best step? (a) reply angrily (b) add more people (c) don’t forward it (d) forward it fast
15. 15.True or false: “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a strange web address (b) trusted sites agree (c) a named source (d) a clear date
18. 18.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a clear date (b) a named source (c) asks for a password (d) facts you can check
19. 19.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a prize you never won? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
20. 20.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) facts you can check (b) no source or date (c) a clear date (d) a named source
21. 21.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: ALL CAPS and !!!? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
22. 22.True or false: “asks for a password” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “How many likes?” (b) “Who wrote this?” (c) “Is it long?” (d) “Is it colourful?”
24. 24.True or false: “too good to be true” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) too good to be true (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) a strange web address (d) trusted sites agree
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a named source (b) trusted sites agree (c) facts you can check (d) too good to be true
27. 27.True or false: ““Share before deleted!”” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) calm, clear words (b) no pressure to share (c) trusted sites agree (d) asks for your OTP
29. 29.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a clear date? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) facts you can check (b) no pressure to share (c) a clear date (d) no source or date
31. 31.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for a password? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
32. 32.True or false: “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
34. 34.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) no source or date (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) asks for your OTP (d) no pressure to share
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) too good to be true (c) a named source (d) asks for your OTP
36. 36.True or false: “a strange web address” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “facts you can check” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) trusted sites agree (b) a clear date (c) a strange web address (d) no pressure to share
39. 39.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) a warning sign (b) proof it is true (c) a trusted source (d) a fact
40. 40.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: trusted sites agree? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign

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