Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 616 · 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: “calm, clear words” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a named source? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
3. 3.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) calm, clear words (b) a named source (c) a prize you never won (d) trusted sites agree
4. 4.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) believe the title (b) share it to ask (c) trust the photo (d) check trusted sources
5. 5.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) a warning sign (b) proof it is true (c) a fact (d) a trusted source
6. 6.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) trusted sites agree (b) asks for your OTP (c) a named source (d) no pressure to share
7. 7.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for a password? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
8. 8.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) a clear date (c) trusted sites agree (d) facts you can check
9. 9.🖼️ A photo looks strange and edited. What should you think? (a) it must be real (b) it may be fake (c) photos never lie (d) share it now
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) True (b) False
11. 11.🔐 A message says you won a prize and asks for your password. What do you do? (a) click the link (b) send the password (c) tell a parent (d) forward it to friends
12. 12.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
13. 13.True or false: “facts you can check” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.📲 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) reply angrily (d) forward it fast
15. 15.True or false: “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “no pressure to share” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “trusted sites agree” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a strange web address (b) too good to be true (c) facts you can check (d) no source or date
19. 19.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
20. 20.🧒 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
21. 21.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “Is it long?” (b) “Who wrote this?” (c) “How many likes?” (d) “Is it colourful?”
22. 22.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
23. 23.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: too good to be true? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
24. 24.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no pressure to share? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
25. 25.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for your OTP? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
26. 26.True or false: “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks for a password (b) a strange web address (c) asks for your OTP (d) trusted sites agree
28. 28.🛡️ 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
29. 29.True or false: “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a clear date (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) a prize you never won (d) too good to be true
31. 31.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a prize you never won? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
32. 32.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) trusted sites agree (b) facts you can check (c) no pressure to share (d) no source or date
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) facts you can check (c) no source or date (d) too good to be true
34. 34.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
35. 35.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a clear date? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
36. 36.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no source or date? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
37. 37.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a strange web address? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) too good to be true (b) a named source (c) no source or date (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
39. 39.True or false: “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “no source or date” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False

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