Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 587 · 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 good sign of a true claim? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) asks for a password (c) facts you can check (d) a prize you never won
2. 2.🔐 A message says you won a prize and asks for your password. What do you do? (a) click the link (b) forward it to friends (c) send the password (d) tell a parent
3. 3.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a strange web address (b) no pressure to share (c) a named source (d) calm, clear words
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a named source (b) no pressure to share (c) trusted sites agree (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
5. 5.True or false: “no source or date” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) too good to be true (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) no pressure to share (d) asks for a password
7. 7.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no pressure to share? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
8. 8.True or false: “a clear date” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “facts you can check” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) check trusted sources (b) share it to ask (c) believe the title (d) trust the photo
11. 11.True or false: “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a named source (b) calm, clear words (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) a clear date
13. 13.True or false: “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: calm, clear words? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
15. 15.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “Who wrote this?” (b) “How many likes?” (c) “Is it long?” (d) “Is it colourful?”
16. 16.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a named source? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
17. 17.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) calm, clear words (b) too good to be true (c) trusted sites agree (d) no pressure to share
18. 18.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: “Share before deleted!”? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
19. 19.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no source or date? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
20. 20.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) too good to be true (b) a clear date (c) a prize you never won (d) asks for your OTP
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks for your OTP (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) too good to be true (d) trusted sites agree
23. 23.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
24. 24.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
25. 25.True or false: “a strange web address” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusted sites agree (b) no source or date (c) facts you can check (d) no pressure to share
27. 27.True or false: “asks for a password” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: too good to be true? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
29. 29.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for your OTP? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
30. 30.📲 A message says, “Forward this to 10 people or bad luck!” What is the best step? (a) add more people (b) don’t forward it (c) reply angrily (d) forward it fast
31. 31.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) calm, clear words (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) no source or date (d) a strange web address
32. 32.True or false: “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🧒 Someone you don’t know online asks for your home address. What do you do? (a) share it (b) keep chatting (c) share a nearby place (d) tell a trusted adult
35. 35.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) a warning sign (b) proof it is true (c) a trusted source (d) a fact
36. 36.🖼️ A photo looks strange and edited. What should you think? (a) it must be real (b) share it now (c) photos never lie (d) it may be fake
37. 37.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a prize you never won (b) a clear date (c) trusted sites agree (d) no pressure to share
38. 38.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
39. 39.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a named source (b) a strange web address (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) too good to be true
40. 40.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a strange web address (b) a prize you never won (c) asks for your OTP (d) a clear date

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