Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 426 · 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: “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “no source or date” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “trusted sites agree” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.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
6. 6.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) calm, clear words (b) facts you can check (c) no pressure to share (d) too good to be true
7. 7.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusted sites agree (b) no source or date (c) asks for a password (d) “Share before deleted!”
9. 9.True or false: “a strange web address” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “a clear date” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “Is it colourful?” (b) “Is it long?” (c) “Who wrote this?” (d) “How many likes?”
12. 12.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
13. 13.🛡️ 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
14. 14.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
15. 15.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) a clear date (c) no pressure to share (d) calm, clear words
16. 16.True or false: “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔐 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) forward it to friends (d) tell a parent
19. 19.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) a named source (d) asks for your OTP
20. 20.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a prize you never won? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
21. 21.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
22. 22.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) facts you can check (b) trusted sites agree (c) no pressure to share (d) asks for your OTP
23. 23.True or false: “ALL CAPS and !!!” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear date (b) a strange web address (c) a named source (d) trusted sites agree
25. 25.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
26. 26.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) trusted sites agree (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) no source or date
27. 27.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: ALL CAPS and !!!? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
28. 28.True or false: “a named source” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “asks for a password” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a clear date (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) asks for a password (d) a strange web address
31. 31.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a strange web address (b) calm, clear words (c) facts you can check (d) a clear date
32. 32.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
33. 33.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) proof it is true (b) a fact (c) a warning sign (d) a trusted source
34. 34.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) asks for your OTP (b) too good to be true (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) no pressure to share
35. 35.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a clear date? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
36. 36.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: calm, clear words? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
37. 37.True or false: “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) facts you can check (b) a strange web address (c) too good to be true (d) “Share before deleted!”
39. 39.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
40. 40.🖼️ A photo looks strange and edited. What should you think? (a) it must be real (b) share it now (c) photos never lie (d) it may be fake

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