Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 62 · 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.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for a password? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
2. 2.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
3. 3.🖼️ 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
4. 4.True or false: “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) trust the photo (b) share it to ask (c) believe the title (d) check trusted sources
6. 6.True or false: “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) a trusted source (b) proof it is true (c) a fact (d) a warning sign
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.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: too good to be true? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
10. 10.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a prize you never won? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a strange web address (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) asks for a password (d) calm, clear words
12. 12.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
13. 13.True or false: ““Share before deleted!”” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear date (b) calm, clear words (c) asks for your OTP (d) trusted sites agree
15. 15.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) asks for your OTP (b) trusted sites agree (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) a strange web address
16. 16.True or false: “ALL CAPS and !!!” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.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) “Share before deleted!”
18. 18.🧒 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
19. 19.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “Who wrote this?” (b) “Is it long?” (c) “How many likes?” (d) “Is it colourful?”
20. 20.🛡️ 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
21. 21.True or false: “a strange web address” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusted sites agree (b) a prize you never won (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) “Share before deleted!”
24. 24.True or false: “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “no source or date” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) asks for a password (c) too good to be true (d) no pressure to share
27. 27.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: calm, clear words? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) no pressure to share (d) no source or date
29. 29.📲 A message says, “Forward this to 10 people or bad luck!” What is the best step? (a) add more people (b) reply angrily (c) don’t forward it (d) forward it fast
30. 30.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
31. 31.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for your OTP? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
32. 32.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) asks for your OTP (b) a prize you never won (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) facts you can check
33. 33.True or false: “a clear date” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusted sites agree (b) facts you can check (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) a clear date
35. 35.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) facts you can check (b) no pressure to share (c) calm, clear words (d) no source or date
36. 36.True or false: “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a named source (b) asks for a password (c) too good to be true (d) asks for your OTP
38. 38.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a prize you never won (b) no pressure to share (c) calm, clear words (d) trusted sites agree
39. 39.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no source or date? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
40. 40.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a clear date (b) no pressure to share (c) calm, clear words (d) asks for a password

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