Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 551 · 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.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) no pressure to share (b) calm, clear words (c) no source or date (d) a clear date
2. 2.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
3. 3.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) facts you can check (b) trusted sites agree (c) a clear date (d) a strange web address
4. 4.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) calm, clear words (b) a named source (c) too good to be true (d) a clear date
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) calm, clear words (b) asks for a password (c) trusted sites agree (d) no pressure to share
6. 6.True or false: “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.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
8. 8.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no pressure to share? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
9. 9.True or false: “calm, clear words” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “a strange web address” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
12. 12.🖼️ 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
13. 13.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: “Share before deleted!”? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
14. 14.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) asks for your OTP (b) asks for a password (c) no source or date (d) facts you can check
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a named source (b) no pressure to share (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) trusted sites agree
16. 16.True or false: “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear date (b) asks for your OTP (c) a prize you never won (d) too good to be true
18. 18.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a strange web address? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
19. 19.True or false: “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “too good to be true” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “asks for your OTP” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no source or date? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
23. 23.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “Who wrote this?” (b) “Is it long?” (c) “Is it colourful?” (d) “How many likes?”
24. 24.True or false: “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “a clear date” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a named source? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
27. 27.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
28. 28.True or false: “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.📲 A message says, “Forward this to 10 people or bad luck!” What is the best step? (a) add more people (b) reply angrily (c) forward it fast (d) don’t forward it
30. 30.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: too good to be true? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
31. 31.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a prize you never won (b) trusted sites agree (c) facts you can check (d) calm, clear words
32. 32.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) no source or date (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) calm, clear words
33. 33.True or false: “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a strange web address (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) a clear date (d) a prize you never won
35. 35.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: facts you can check? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
36. 36.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
37. 37.True or false: “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The science textbook and an encyclopedia both say the Moon has no light of its own.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
39. 39.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) believe the title (b) trust the photo (c) check trusted sources (d) share it to ask
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear date (b) a named source (c) facts you can check (d) a strange web address

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