Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 434 · 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: “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “too good to be true” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a strange web address (b) a clear date (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) asks for your OTP
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) a named source (c) facts you can check (d) a clear date
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) calm, clear words (d) a prize you never won
7. 7.True or false: “asks for your OTP” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
9. 9.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: trusted sites agree? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
10. 10.❓ 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
11. 11.True or false: “no source or date” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “calm, clear words” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “Who wrote this?” (b) “How many likes?” (c) “Is it colourful?” (d) “Is it long?”
14. 14.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a prize you never won (b) trusted sites agree (c) no source or date (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
15. 15.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a clear date (b) calm, clear words (c) too good to be true (d) a named source
16. 16.True or false: “no source or date” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “too good to be true” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no source or date? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
19. 19.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a prize you never won (b) trusted sites agree (c) facts you can check (d) calm, clear words
20. 20.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
21. 21.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) trusted sites agree (b) a named source (c) a clear date (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
22. 22.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
23. 23.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
24. 24.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) calm, clear words (c) no source or date (d) “Share before deleted!”
25. 25.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) proof it is true (b) a fact (c) a trusted source (d) a warning sign
26. 26.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a clear date (b) facts you can check (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) a named source
27. 27.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a clear date (b) a strange web address (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) asks for your OTP
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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) a clear date (c) no pressure to share (d) calm, clear words
30. 30.True or false: ““Share before deleted!”” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no source or date (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) a prize you never won (d) a named source
32. 32.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) trusted sites agree (b) calm, clear words (c) no source or date (d) a named source
33. 33.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) calm, clear words (b) asks for a password (c) facts you can check (d) trusted sites agree
35. 35.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for your OTP? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
36. 36.True or false: “a strange web address” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.📲 A message says, “Forward this to 10 people or bad luck!” What is the best step? (a) don’t forward it (b) forward it fast (c) reply angrily (d) add more people
38. 38.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for a password? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
39. 39.True or false: “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks for a password (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) a prize you never won (d) no pressure to share

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