Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 471 · 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: “a prize you never won” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) too good to be true (b) calm, clear words (c) a prize you never won (d) “Share before deleted!”
3. 3.True or false: “calm, clear words” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
6. 6.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) no pressure to share (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) calm, clear words (d) facts you can check
7. 7.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) facts you can check (b) a clear date (c) calm, clear words (d) “Share before deleted!”
8. 8.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a prize you never won (b) a clear date (c) no source or date (d) “Share before deleted!”
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) no source or date (c) a named source (d) a strange web address
10. 10.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for a password? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
11. 11.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
12. 12.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: ALL CAPS and !!!? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
13. 13.True or false: “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: facts you can check? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
15. 15.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “Is it colourful?” (b) “Is it long?” (c) “How many likes?” (d) “Who wrote this?”
16. 16.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a strange web address (b) asks for your OTP (c) a named source (d) “Share before deleted!”
17. 17.True or false: “trusted sites agree” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.😱 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
19. 19.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a strange web address? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
20. 20.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: calm, clear words? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
21. 21.🧒 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
22. 22.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
23. 23.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a strange web address (b) asks for your OTP (c) facts you can check (d) “Share before deleted!”
24. 24.True or false: “ALL CAPS and !!!” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) too good to be true (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) no pressure to share
26. 26.True or false: “asks for a password” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) asks for a password (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) trusted sites agree (d) no source or date
28. 28.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a prize you never won? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
29. 29.True or false: “facts you can check” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no pressure to share (b) a prize you never won (c) a clear date (d) facts you can check
31. 31.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) believe the title (b) share it to ask (c) trust the photo (d) check trusted sources
32. 32.True or false: “a clear date” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks for your OTP (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) too good to be true (d) facts you can check
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear date (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) asks for a password
35. 35.📲 A message says, “Forward this to 10 people or bad luck!” What is the best step? (a) reply angrily (b) don’t forward it (c) add more people (d) forward it fast
36. 36.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) asks for your OTP (b) a named source (c) trusted sites agree (d) facts you can check
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks for your OTP (b) calm, clear words (c) a prize you never won (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
38. 38.True or false: “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no source or date? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
40. 40.True or false: “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True

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