Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 553 · 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 warning sign (b) a fact (c) a trusted source (d) proof it is true
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks for your OTP (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) calm, clear words (d) asks for a password
3. 3.True or false: “a strange web address” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.📲 A message says, “Forward this to 10 people or bad luck!” What is the best step? (a) forward it fast (b) add more people (c) don’t forward it (d) reply angrily
5. 5.True or false: “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) calm, clear words (c) asks for a password (d) too good to be true
7. 7.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a strange web address (b) too good to be true (c) a prize you never won (d) a clear date
9. 9.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a named source? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
10. 10.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) believe the title (b) trust the photo (c) share it to ask (d) check trusted sources
11. 11.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a named source (b) asks for a password (c) too good to be true (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
12. 12.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) trusted sites agree (b) no pressure to share (c) a clear date (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
13. 13.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) facts you can check (b) calm, clear words (c) asks for a password (d) a clear date
14. 14.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “How many likes?” (b) “Who wrote this?” (c) “Is it long?” (d) “Is it colourful?”
15. 15.🧒 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
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusted sites agree (b) no source or date (c) calm, clear words (d) no pressure to share
17. 17.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) a clear date (c) a prize you never won (d) asks for a password
18. 18.True or false: “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) too good to be true (b) asks for a password (c) facts you can check (d) a strange web address
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusted sites agree (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) a prize you never won (d) asks for your OTP
21. 21.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a strange web address (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) no source or date (d) trusted sites agree
22. 22.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) too good to be true (b) asks for a password (c) no pressure to share (d) a prize you never won
23. 23.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: “Share before deleted!”? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear date (b) no pressure to share (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) trusted sites agree
25. 25.True or false: “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “no pressure to share” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: calm, clear words? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
28. 28.True or false: “calm, clear words” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for a password? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
30. 30.True or false: “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
32. 32.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: too good to be true? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
33. 33.True or false: “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: trusted sites agree? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
35. 35.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
36. 36.True or false: “ALL CAPS and !!!” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a strange web address (b) a named source (c) facts you can check (d) calm, clear words
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks for a password (b) a prize you never won (c) a named source (d) “Share before deleted!”
39. 39.🖼️ A photo looks strange and edited. What should you think? (a) it may be fake (b) photos never lie (c) it must be real (d) share it now
40. 40.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no source or date? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign

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