Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 556 · 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.True or false: “no source or date” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
3. 3.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for a password? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
4. 4.🧒 Someone you don’t know online asks for your home address. What do you do? (a) tell a trusted adult (b) share a nearby place (c) keep chatting (d) share it
5. 5.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: “Share before deleted!”? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusted sites agree (b) a named source (c) facts you can check (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
7. 7.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) no pressure to share (c) asks for a password (d) asks for your OTP
8. 8.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) facts you can check (b) a clear date (c) trusted sites agree (d) no source or date
9. 9.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a named source? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
10. 10.📲 A message says, “Forward this to 10 people or bad luck!” What is the best step? (a) forward it fast (b) reply angrily (c) add more people (d) don’t forward it
11. 11.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) trusted sites agree (b) asks for a password (c) no pressure to share (d) calm, clear words
12. 12.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no source or date? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
13. 13.True or false: “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no pressure to share? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
15. 15.True or false: “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “a prize you never won” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) too good to be true (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) asks for your OTP (d) facts you can check
19. 19.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) no pressure to share (b) trusted sites agree (c) a named source (d) a strange web address
20. 20.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “Is it colourful?” (b) “Who wrote this?” (c) “How many likes?” (d) “Is it long?”
21. 21.🖼️ A photo looks strange and edited. What should you think? (a) it must be real (b) it may be fake (c) photos never lie (d) share it now
22. 22.True or false: “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🛡️ 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
24. 24.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a named source (b) calm, clear words (c) a clear date (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) too good to be true (c) asks for your OTP (d) a named source
26. 26.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
27. 27.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) facts you can check (c) trusted sites agree (d) no pressure to share
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) no pressure to share (c) facts you can check (d) a clear date
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no source or date (b) too good to be true (c) asks for a password (d) trusted sites agree
30. 30.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a prize you never won? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
31. 31.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
32. 32.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
33. 33.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
34. 34.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: trusted sites agree? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
35. 35.🔐 A message says you won a prize and asks for your password. What do you do? (a) forward it to friends (b) send the password (c) click the link (d) tell a parent
36. 36.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: facts you can check? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
37. 37.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) asks for a password (b) a strange web address (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) trusted sites agree
38. 38.True or false: “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “a strange web address” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True

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