Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 592 · 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 trusted source (b) proof it is true (c) a warning sign (d) a fact
2. 2.True or false: “a strange web address” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a clear date (b) calm, clear words (c) trusted sites agree (d) too good to be true
4. 4.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
5. 5.True or false: “asks for a password” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a named source (b) trusted sites agree (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) facts you can check
7. 7.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a prize you never won (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) a named source
8. 8.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) facts you can check (b) no source or date (c) asks for your OTP (d) asks for a password
9. 9.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) share it to ask (b) believe the title (c) check trusted sources (d) trust the photo
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear date (b) asks for a password (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) a strange web address
11. 11.True or false: “no source or date” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) facts you can check (b) a strange web address (c) a named source (d) trusted sites agree
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a strange web address (b) calm, clear words (c) asks for your OTP (d) a prize you never won
15. 15.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a strange web address? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
16. 16.True or false: “a prize you never won” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) trusted sites agree (b) calm, clear words (c) asks for your OTP (d) a clear date
18. 18.True or false: “calm, clear words” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “trusted sites agree” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for a password? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
21. 21.True or false: “asks for your OTP” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “ALL CAPS and !!!” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) no source or date (b) too good to be true (c) a strange web address (d) trusted sites agree
24. 24.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a clear date (b) a prize you never won (c) no pressure to share (d) trusted sites agree
25. 25.📲 A message says, “Forward this to 10 people or bad luck!” What is the best step? (a) reply angrily (b) add more people (c) forward it fast (d) don’t forward it
26. 26.True or false: “a clear date” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: too good to be true? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
28. 28.True or false: “no pressure to share” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a prize you never won? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
30. 30.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no source or date? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
31. 31.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
32. 32.True or false: “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
34. 34.True or false: “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: trusted sites agree? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
36. 36.True or false: “a named source” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) a prize you never won (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) trusted sites agree
38. 38.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a named source? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
39. 39.True or false: “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) a clear date (d) too good to be true

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