Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 603 · 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) “Share before deleted!” (b) no source or date (c) too good to be true (d) a named source
2. 2.True or false: “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) trusted sites agree (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) calm, clear words (d) a clear date
4. 4.True or false: “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) facts you can check (b) a clear date (c) a prize you never won (d) no pressure to share
6. 6.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a named source (b) a clear date (c) facts you can check (d) asks for a password
7. 7.🔐 A message says you won a prize and asks for your password. What do you do? (a) tell a parent (b) forward it to friends (c) send the password (d) click the link
8. 8.True or false: “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: calm, clear words? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
10. 10.True or false: “a prize you never won” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) no pressure to share (b) too good to be true (c) a prize you never won (d) “Share before deleted!”
12. 12.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: “Share before deleted!”? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
13. 13.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for a password? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
14. 14.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a clear date (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) no source or date (d) asks for a password
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) facts you can check (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) a named source (d) trusted sites agree
16. 16.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) trust the photo (b) share it to ask (c) check trusted sources (d) believe the title
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a strange web address (b) a clear date (c) asks for a password (d) no source or date
18. 18.True or false: “a strange web address” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
20. 20.📲 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
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) facts you can check (b) a clear date (c) calm, clear words (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
22. 22.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: trusted sites agree? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) facts you can check (c) a prize you never won (d) no source or date
24. 24.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a named source (b) a strange web address (c) asks for a password (d) too good to be true
25. 25.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a named source? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
26. 26.🧒 Someone you don’t know online asks for your home address. What do you do? (a) share a nearby place (b) share it (c) tell a trusted adult (d) keep chatting
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) calm, clear words (b) facts you can check (c) no pressure to share (d) a strange web address
28. 28.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
29. 29.True or false: “a clear date” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “calm, clear words” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a clear date? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
32. 32.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) facts you can check (b) a named source (c) a prize you never won (d) calm, clear words
33. 33.True or false: “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “ALL CAPS and !!!” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “a clear date” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a strange web address (b) asks for a password (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) trusted sites agree
37. 37.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
38. 38.True or false: “no pressure to share” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) no source or date (c) a prize you never won (d) calm, clear words
40. 40.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy

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