Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 528 · 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 headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) a fact (b) a trusted source (c) a warning sign (d) proof it is true
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) too good to be true (b) a strange web address (c) facts you can check (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
3. 3.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) asks for a password (c) no source or date (d) no pressure to share
4. 4.True or false: “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: ““Share before deleted!”” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for your OTP? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
7. 7.🔐 A message says you won a prize and asks for your password. What do you do? (a) tell a parent (b) forward it to friends (c) click the link (d) send the password
8. 8.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
9. 9.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
10. 10.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “Is it long?” (b) “Is it colourful?” (c) “Who wrote this?” (d) “How many likes?”
11. 11.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: ALL CAPS and !!!? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
12. 12.True or false: “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: calm, clear words? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
14. 14.True or false: “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear date (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) a strange web address (d) asks for your OTP
16. 16.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) calm, clear words (b) a prize you never won (c) a clear date (d) a named source
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks for your OTP (b) asks for a password (c) a strange web address (d) calm, clear words
18. 18.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no pressure to share? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
19. 19.True or false: “too good to be true” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) trust the photo (b) believe the title (c) check trusted sources (d) share it to ask
21. 21.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for a password? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
22. 22.🖼️ A photo looks strange and edited. What should you think? (a) share it now (b) photos never lie (c) it may be fake (d) it must be real
23. 23.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
24. 24.True or false: “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “asks for your OTP” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🧒 Someone you don’t know online asks for your home address. What do you do? (a) keep chatting (b) share it (c) share a nearby place (d) tell a trusted adult
27. 27.True or false: “facts you can check” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
32. 32.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) calm, clear words (b) a strange web address (c) a prize you never won (d) asks for a password
33. 33.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) trusted sites agree (b) too good to be true (c) asks for a password (d) “Share before deleted!”
34. 34.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: too good to be true? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
35. 35.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a strange web address? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
36. 36.True or false: “facts you can check” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a clear date (b) trusted sites agree (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) a named source
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) too good to be true (b) no pressure to share (c) a prize you never won (d) “Share before deleted!”
39. 39.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
40. 40.📲 A message says, “Forward this to 10 people or bad luck!” What is the best step? (a) don’t forward it (b) reply angrily (c) forward it fast (d) add more people

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