Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 601 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) a named source (b) calm, clear words (c) a clear date (d) too good to be true
2. 2.True or false: “a strange web address” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: ALL CAPS and !!!? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
4. 4.🛡️ 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
5. 5.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a prize you never won (b) no pressure to share (c) a strange web address (d) no source or date
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks for your OTP (b) no pressure to share (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) a prize you never won
7. 7.True or false: “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) trusted sites agree (b) calm, clear words (c) a prize you never won (d) no pressure to share
9. 9.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) share it to ask (b) trust the photo (c) check trusted sources (d) believe the title
10. 10.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: “Share before deleted!”? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
11. 11.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) calm, clear words (b) no pressure to share (c) a named source (d) no source or date
12. 12.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) trusted sites agree (b) a clear date (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) calm, clear words
13. 13.True or false: “ALL CAPS and !!!” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: ““Share before deleted!”” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) facts you can check (b) a prize you never won (c) no pressure to share (d) trusted sites agree
16. 16.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: facts you can check? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
17. 17.True or false: “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🖼️ A photo looks strange and edited. What should you think? (a) photos never lie (b) it must be real (c) share it now (d) it may be fake
19. 19.True or false: “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no source or date (b) too good to be true (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) a clear date
21. 21.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
22. 22.True or false: “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔐 A message says you won a prize and asks for your password. What do you do? (a) tell a parent (b) click the link (c) send the password (d) forward it to friends
24. 24.True or false: “calm, clear words” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
26. 26.True or false: “no source or date” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) a fact (b) a warning sign (c) a trusted source (d) proof it is true
28. 28.📲 A message says, “Forward this to 10 people or bad luck!” What is the best step? (a) don’t forward it (b) forward it fast (c) reply angrily (d) add more people
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) calm, clear words (b) facts you can check (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) a clear date
30. 30.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) no source or date (b) a strange web address (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) a named source
31. 31.True or false: “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: trusted sites agree? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
33. 33.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a strange web address (b) trusted sites agree (c) a clear date (d) a named source
34. 34.True or false: “too good to be true” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “Who wrote this?” (b) “Is it long?” (c) “How many likes?” (d) “Is it colourful?”
36. 36.True or false: “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) calm, clear words (b) no pressure to share (c) facts you can check (d) asks for a password
38. 38.🧒 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
39. 39.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a strange web address? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
40. 40.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) too good to be true (c) facts you can check (d) ALL CAPS and !!!

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