Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 501 · 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: too good to be true? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a named source (b) no source or date (c) too good to be true (d) asks for a password
3. 3.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) no source or date (b) facts you can check (c) a named source (d) no pressure to share
4. 4.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) no source or date (b) asks for your OTP (c) a clear date (d) a prize you never won
5. 5.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) believe the title (b) check trusted sources (c) share it to ask (d) trust the photo
6. 6.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a named source (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) no pressure to share (d) a clear date
7. 7.True or false: “a clear date” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
9. 9.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
10. 10.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) asks for a password (b) a clear date (c) facts you can check (d) calm, clear words
11. 11.True or false: “facts you can check” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no pressure to share? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
13. 13.🖼️ A photo looks strange and edited. What should you think? (a) it must be real (b) photos never lie (c) share it now (d) it may be fake
14. 14.True or false: “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “no source or date” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) asks for a password (c) calm, clear words (d) too good to be true
19. 19.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
20. 20.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no source or date? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
21. 21.True or false: “no source or date” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) too good to be true (b) a named source (c) facts you can check (d) a clear date
23. 23.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: ALL CAPS and !!!? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
24. 24.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) a prize you never won (c) a named source (d) a strange web address
25. 25.True or false: “a clear date” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusted sites agree (b) a clear date (c) a prize you never won (d) a named source
27. 27.🔐 A message says you won a prize and asks for your password. What do you do? (a) send the password (b) click the link (c) tell a parent (d) forward it to friends
28. 28.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
29. 29.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: calm, clear words? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
30. 30.True or false: “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) too good to be true (c) a strange web address (d) no pressure to share
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusted sites agree (b) a clear date (c) calm, clear words (d) no source or date
33. 33.True or false: “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a strange web address (b) no source or date (c) asks for your OTP (d) a clear date
35. 35.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: trusted sites agree? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
36. 36.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “Is it long?” (b) “Who wrote this?” (c) “How many likes?” (d) “Is it colourful?”
37. 37.True or false: “asks for your OTP” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for a password? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
39. 39.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a prize you never won? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
40. 40.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) asks for a password (d) facts you can check

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