Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 435 · 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.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
2. 2.True or false: “no source or date” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🖼️ A photo looks strange and edited. What should you think? (a) photos never lie (b) it must be real (c) it may be fake (d) share it now
4. 4.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a strange web address (b) asks for your OTP (c) no source or date (d) calm, clear words
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no pressure to share (b) no source or date (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) asks for your OTP
7. 7.🔐 A message says you won a prize and asks for your password. What do you do? (a) click the link (b) tell a parent (c) forward it to friends (d) send the password
8. 8.True or false: “trusted sites agree” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
10. 10.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
11. 11.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) asks for your OTP (b) calm, clear words (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) asks for a password
12. 12.True or false: “The science textbook and an encyclopedia both say the Moon has no light of its own.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) asks for a password (b) no pressure to share (c) facts you can check (d) trusted sites agree
14. 14.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a prize you never won? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
15. 15.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) a trusted source (b) a warning sign (c) proof it is true (d) a fact
16. 16.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: trusted sites agree? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
17. 17.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) calm, clear words (b) no source or date (c) facts you can check (d) trusted sites agree
18. 18.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a clear date (b) facts you can check (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) calm, clear words
19. 19.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a named source (b) a prize you never won (c) asks for your OTP (d) “Share before deleted!”
20. 20.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a clear date? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
21. 21.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “Is it long?” (b) “Who wrote this?” (c) “Is it colourful?” (d) “How many likes?”
22. 22.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
23. 23.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: facts you can check? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
24. 24.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) asks for your OTP (b) asks for a password (c) trusted sites agree (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
25. 25.True or false: “too good to be true” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “a prize you never won” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no source or date? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
28. 28.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: too good to be true? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
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.🧒 Someone you don’t know online asks for your home address. What do you do? (a) tell a trusted adult (b) share a nearby place (c) share it (d) keep chatting
31. 31.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: calm, clear words? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
32. 32.True or false: “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: ““Share before deleted!”” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) no source or date (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) facts you can check (d) “Share before deleted!”
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 named source” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “ALL CAPS and !!!” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a strange web address (b) trusted sites agree (c) no source or date (d) asks for a password
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a named source (b) asks for your OTP (c) no pressure to share (d) calm, clear words
40. 40.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no pressure to share? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign

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