Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 499 · 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.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
2. 2.True or false: “The science textbook and an encyclopedia both say the Moon has no light of its own.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) too good to be true (c) a strange web address (d) facts you can check
4. 4.True or false: “The science textbook and an encyclopedia both say the Moon has no light of its own.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for a password? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
8. 8.True or false: “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.📲 A message says, “Forward this to 10 people or bad luck!” What is the best step? (a) don’t forward it (b) forward it fast (c) reply angrily (d) add more people
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a strange web address (b) a prize you never won (c) no source or date (d) a clear date
12. 12.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) asks for a password (b) no source or date (c) facts you can check (d) a prize you never won
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusted sites agree (b) no pressure to share (c) facts you can check (d) a prize you never won
14. 14.True or false: “asks for your OTP” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) proof it is true (b) a trusted source (c) a fact (d) 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 of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) too good to be true (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) a clear date (d) asks for your OTP
18. 18.True or false: “asks for a password” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “no source or date” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “no pressure to share” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a strange web address (b) calm, clear words (c) asks for your OTP (d) “Share before deleted!”
23. 23.🔐 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
24. 24.True or false: “too good to be true” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
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.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: trusted sites agree? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
28. 28.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear date (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) no pressure to share (d) calm, clear words
30. 30.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no source or date? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
31. 31.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a named source (b) facts you can check (c) trusted sites agree (d) a prize you never won
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) a strange web address (c) a named source (d) asks for your OTP
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear date (b) a named source (c) facts you can check (d) “Share before deleted!”
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear date (b) a named source (c) a strange web address (d) trusted sites agree
35. 35.🧒 Someone you don’t know online asks for your home address. What do you do? (a) share it (b) share a nearby place (c) keep chatting (d) tell a trusted adult
36. 36.True or false: “trusted sites agree” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
38. 38.True or false: “calm, clear words” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “calm, clear words” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “trusted sites agree” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True

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