Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 608 · 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: “asks for a password” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) calm, clear words (b) a prize you never won (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) too good to be true
3. 3.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
4. 4.True or false: “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear date (b) calm, clear words (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) trusted sites agree
6. 6.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: trusted sites agree? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
7. 7.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for a password? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a named source (b) trusted sites agree (c) a clear date (d) a prize you never won
9. 9.True or false: “calm, clear words” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “The science textbook and an encyclopedia both say the Moon has no light of its own.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “asks for a password” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “no source or date” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.📲 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) forward it fast (d) reply angrily
14. 14.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: ALL CAPS and !!!? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
15. 15.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no source or date (b) a prize you never won (c) asks for your OTP (d) a clear date
17. 17.🖼️ A photo looks strange and edited. What should you think? (a) it may be fake (b) it must be real (c) share it now (d) photos never lie
18. 18.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) asks for your OTP (b) a prize you never won (c) a clear date (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
19. 19.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) too good to be true (c) no source or date (d) no pressure to share
20. 20.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) asks for a password (b) asks for your OTP (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) facts you can check
21. 21.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) a named source (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) too good to be true
22. 22.🔐 A message says you won a prize and asks for your password. What do you do? (a) send the password (b) click the link (c) forward it to friends (d) tell a parent
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a prize you never won (b) no pressure to share (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
24. 24.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) trusted sites agree (c) calm, clear words (d) a clear date
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no source or date (b) facts you can check (c) a clear date (d) calm, clear words
26. 26.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) share it to ask (b) trust the photo (c) believe the title (d) check trusted sources
27. 27.True or false: “facts you can check” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a named source (b) calm, clear words (c) facts you can check (d) asks for your OTP
29. 29.True or false: “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a named source (b) too good to be true (c) trusted sites agree (d) a clear date
31. 31.True or false: “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: ““Share before deleted!”” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “Who wrote this?” (b) “Is it colourful?” (c) “How many likes?” (d) “Is it long?”
34. 34.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a strange web address (b) too good to be true (c) calm, clear words (d) asks for your OTP
36. 36.True or false: “no pressure to share” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear date (b) trusted sites agree (c) facts you can check (d) too good to be true
38. 38.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a named source (b) a clear date (c) no pressure to share (d) a strange web address
40. 40.True or false: “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False

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