Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 48 · 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.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: trusted sites agree? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
2. 2.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) a trusted source (b) a warning sign (c) a fact (d) proof it is true
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) facts you can check (c) a prize you never won (d) asks for a password
4. 4.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no pressure to share (b) a clear date (c) a named source (d) a prize you never won
6. 6.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) believe the title (b) trust the photo (c) check trusted sources (d) share it to ask
7. 7.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) asks for your OTP (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) no source or date (d) no pressure to share
8. 8.True or false: “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) asks for a password (b) a clear date (c) a strange web address (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
10. 10.True or false: “ALL CAPS and !!!” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) no pressure to share (b) a clear date (c) trusted sites agree (d) a strange web address
12. 12.True or false: “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a prize you never won? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
14. 14.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for your OTP? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
15. 15.True or false: “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a named source? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
17. 17.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: too good to be true? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
18. 18.🛡️ 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
19. 19.True or false: “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
21. 21.True or false: “no source or date” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “Who wrote this?” (b) “Is it long?” (c) “How many likes?” (d) “Is it colourful?”
23. 23.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) calm, clear words (b) too good to be true (c) a clear date (d) facts you can check
24. 24.True or false: “trusted sites agree” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) facts you can check (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) a named source (d) a clear date
26. 26.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
27. 27.True or false: “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.📲 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) forward it fast (d) add more people
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusted sites agree (b) no pressure to share (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) facts you can check
30. 30.True or false: “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
32. 32.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: facts you can check? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
33. 33.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: ALL CAPS and !!!? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
34. 34.True or false: “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “too good to be true” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “too good to be true” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “no pressure to share” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) calm, clear words (b) a named source (c) a strange web address (d) no pressure to share

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