Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 480 · 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) a prize you never won (b) no pressure to share (c) asks for a password (d) too good to be true
2. 2.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a strange web address (b) calm, clear words (c) no source or date (d) “Share before deleted!”
3. 3.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) a trusted source (b) proof it is true (c) a warning sign (d) a fact
4. 4.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: calm, clear words? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear date (b) trusted sites agree (c) facts you can check (d) no source or date
6. 6.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no source or date? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) calm, clear words (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) asks for your OTP (d) a prize you never won
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a strange web address (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) facts you can check (d) asks for a password
9. 9.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
10. 10.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
11. 11.🔐 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) send the password (d) forward it to friends
12. 12.True or false: “asks for your OTP” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: ALL CAPS and !!!? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
15. 15.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a strange web address? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
16. 16.True or false: “a strange web address” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) too good to be true (b) calm, clear words (c) a clear date (d) a named source
18. 18.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
19. 19.🛡️ 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
20. 20.📲 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
21. 21.True or false: “trusted sites agree” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: ““Share before deleted!”” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) calm, clear words (b) trusted sites agree (c) no source or date (d) a clear date
24. 24.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “Who wrote this?” (b) “How many likes?” (c) “Is it colourful?” (d) “Is it long?”
25. 25.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) too good to be true (b) a named source (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
26. 26.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: facts you can check? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
27. 27.True or false: “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
29. 29.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a named source? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
30. 30.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) trusted sites agree (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) a prize you never won
31. 31.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
32. 32.True or false: “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “a strange web address” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “a clear date” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) no pressure to share (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) asks for a password (d) asks for your OTP
36. 36.True or false: “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for your OTP? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
38. 38.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
39. 39.True or false: “a clear date” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) no source or date (b) a prize you never won (c) asks for your OTP (d) a clear date

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