Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 487 · 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: “asks for a password” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.📲 A message says, “Forward this to 10 people or bad luck!” What is the best step? (a) forward it fast (b) don’t forward it (c) reply angrily (d) add more people
3. 3.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
4. 4.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) trusted sites agree (b) a clear date (c) asks for a password (d) facts you can check
5. 5.True or false: “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no source or date (b) asks for your OTP (c) a named source (d) “Share before deleted!”
8. 8.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: trusted sites agree? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
9. 9.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: too good to be true? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
10. 10.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: ALL CAPS and !!!? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
11. 11.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
12. 12.True or false: ““Share before deleted!”” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) no source or date (b) a strange web address (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) no pressure to share
14. 14.True or false: “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “a clear date” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “Is it long?” (b) “Who wrote this?” (c) “Is it colourful?” (d) “How many likes?”
18. 18.True or false: “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “trusted sites agree” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) proof it is true (b) a warning sign (c) a trusted source (d) a fact
21. 21.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) share it to ask (b) trust the photo (c) check trusted sources (d) believe the title
22. 22.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) a named source (c) calm, clear words (d) trusted sites agree
23. 23.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a prize you never won? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
24. 24.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: “Share before deleted!”? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
25. 25.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) too good to be true (b) a clear date (c) calm, clear words (d) no pressure to share
26. 26.True or false: “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a prize you never won (b) too good to be true (c) trusted sites agree (d) asks for your OTP
29. 29.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no source or date? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
30. 30.True or false: “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusted sites agree (b) a named source (c) no source or date (d) no pressure to share
32. 32.🧒 Someone you don’t know online asks for your home address. What do you do? (a) share it (b) keep chatting (c) share a nearby place (d) tell a trusted adult
33. 33.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
34. 34.True or false: “facts you can check” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🖼️ A photo looks strange and edited. What should you think? (a) share it now (b) it may be fake (c) photos never lie (d) it must be real
36. 36.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: facts you can check? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
37. 37.True or false: “too good to be true” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no pressure to share? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
40. 40.True or false: ““Share before deleted!”” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True

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