Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 6 · 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: “facts you can check” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no source or date (b) facts you can check (c) too good to be true (d) “Share before deleted!”
4. 4.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a named source (b) facts you can check (c) calm, clear words (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks for a password (b) calm, clear words (c) a named source (d) trusted sites agree
6. 6.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no source or date? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
7. 7.True or false: “trusted sites agree” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “The science textbook and an encyclopedia both say the Moon has no light of its own.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “too good to be true” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
11. 11.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) asks for your OTP (b) a clear date (c) a named source (d) trusted sites agree
12. 12.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) asks for your OTP (b) no source or date (c) a clear date (d) “Share before deleted!”
13. 13.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a strange web address? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
14. 14.🔐 A message says you won a prize and asks for your password. What do you do? (a) send the password (b) tell a parent (c) forward it to friends (d) click the link
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear date (b) trusted sites agree (c) no pressure to share (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
16. 16.True or false: “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
18. 18.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) asks for your OTP (b) no source or date (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) facts you can check
19. 19.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) facts you can check (b) calm, clear words (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) no pressure to share
20. 20.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: facts you can check? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
21. 21.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no pressure to share? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear date (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) too good to be true (d) “Share before deleted!”
23. 23.True or false: “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) a strange web address (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) calm, clear words
25. 25.True or false: “a named source” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “no pressure to share” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: calm, clear words? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
28. 28.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a named source? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
29. 29.📲 A message says, “Forward this to 10 people or bad luck!” What is the best step? (a) don’t forward it (b) reply angrily (c) add more people (d) forward it fast
30. 30.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) too good to be true (b) no source or date (c) asks for your OTP (d) trusted sites agree
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks for your OTP (b) asks for a password (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) no pressure to share
32. 32.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) facts you can check (b) no pressure to share (c) a named source (d) asks for a password
33. 33.True or false: “trusted sites agree” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for your OTP? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
35. 35.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) too good to be true (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) calm, clear words
36. 36.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) believe the title (b) check trusted sources (c) trust the photo (d) share it to ask
37. 37.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
38. 38.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
39. 39.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: too good to be true? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
40. 40.🧒 Someone you don’t know online asks for your home address. What do you do? (a) share a nearby place (b) keep chatting (c) share it (d) tell a trusted adult

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