Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 491 · 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.🖼️ A photo looks strange and edited. What should you think? (a) share it now (b) photos never lie (c) it must be real (d) it may be fake
2. 2.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for a password? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
3. 3.True or false: “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “a prize you never won” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: ALL CAPS and !!!? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
6. 6.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a clear date (b) facts you can check (c) no pressure to share (d) a strange web address
7. 7.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for your OTP? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
8. 8.🔐 A message says you won a prize and asks for your password. What do you do? (a) click the link (b) forward it to friends (c) send the password (d) tell a parent
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) facts you can check (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) a prize you never won (d) asks for your OTP
10. 10.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
11. 11.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
12. 12.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
13. 13.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: too good to be true? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusted sites agree (b) facts you can check (c) a clear date (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
15. 15.True or false: “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) facts you can check (b) calm, clear words (c) trusted sites agree (d) “Share before deleted!”
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusted sites agree (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) facts you can check (d) a clear date
19. 19.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
20. 20.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) trusted sites agree (b) a prize you never won (c) asks for your OTP (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
21. 21.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) facts you can check (b) trusted sites agree (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) calm, clear words
22. 22.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) share it to ask (b) believe the title (c) check trusted sources (d) trust the photo
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a prize you never won (b) no pressure to share (c) no source or date (d) asks for a password
24. 24.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) asks for your OTP (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) calm, clear words (d) no source or date
25. 25.True or false: “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) too good to be true (b) facts you can check (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) asks for your OTP
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no source or date (b) asks for a password (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) a clear date
28. 28.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a prize you never won? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
29. 29.True or false: “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “no pressure to share” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “a clear date” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no source or date? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
34. 34.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) a warning sign (b) a trusted source (c) proof it is true (d) a fact
35. 35.📲 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) add more people (d) reply angrily
36. 36.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “Who wrote this?” (b) “How many likes?” (c) “Is it long?” (d) “Is it colourful?”
37. 37.True or false: “ALL CAPS and !!!” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “trusted sites agree” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a clear date? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
40. 40.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a strange web address? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign

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