Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 464 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) no pressure to share (b) a named source (c) calm, clear words (d) “Share before deleted!”
2. 2.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) a trusted source (b) a fact (c) proof it is true (d) a warning sign
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a named source (b) a clear date (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) facts you can check
4. 4.True or false: “trusted sites agree” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🛡️ 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
6. 6.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: too good to be true? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
7. 7.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a clear date (b) no pressure to share (c) facts you can check (d) no source or date
8. 8.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
9. 9.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “Who wrote this?” (b) “How many likes?” (c) “Is it colourful?” (d) “Is it long?”
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks for your OTP (b) a strange web address (c) calm, clear words (d) a prize you never won
11. 11.True or false: “a prize you never won” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “no source or date” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) asks for your OTP (b) no pressure to share (c) a clear date (d) trusted sites agree
14. 14.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) a named source (c) a strange web address (d) “Share before deleted!”
15. 15.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
16. 16.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
17. 17.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a named source? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
18. 18.True or false: “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no pressure to share (b) too good to be true (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) a prize you never won
20. 20.True or false: “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🖼️ A photo looks strange and edited. What should you think? (a) it must be real (b) it may be fake (c) share it now (d) photos never lie
22. 22.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no source or date? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
23. 23.True or false: “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) too good to be true (b) asks for a password (c) a clear date (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
25. 25.True or false: ““Share before deleted!”” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) no pressure to share (b) a prize you never won (c) facts you can check (d) trusted sites agree
27. 27.True or false: “facts you can check” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) asks for a password (b) a named source (c) trusted sites agree (d) a clear date
29. 29.📲 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) don’t forward it (d) reply angrily
30. 30.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
31. 31.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: ALL CAPS and !!!? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear date (b) no source or date (c) facts you can check (d) trusted sites agree
33. 33.🔐 A message says you won a prize and asks for your password. What do you do? (a) forward it to friends (b) send the password (c) tell a parent (d) click the link
34. 34.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) trusted sites agree (b) a strange web address (c) calm, clear words (d) a named source
35. 35.True or false: “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
37. 37.True or false: “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
39. 39.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
40. 40.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake

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