Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 622 · 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: “a named source” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear date (b) no pressure to share (c) a named source (d) asks for your OTP
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks for a password (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) a named source (d) asks for your OTP
5. 5.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
6. 6.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) asks for your OTP (b) a prize you never won (c) no source or date (d) a named source
7. 7.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “How many likes?” (b) “Is it long?” (c) “Who wrote this?” (d) “Is it colourful?”
8. 8.True or false: “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) no source or date (b) facts you can check (c) a prize you never won (d) “Share before deleted!”
10. 10.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) no pressure to share (b) a clear date (c) a prize you never won (d) a named source
11. 11.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a named source? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
12. 12.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) a fact (b) proof it is true (c) a trusted source (d) a warning sign
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) calm, clear words (b) asks for a password (c) a named source (d) trusted sites agree
14. 14.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no source or date? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
15. 15.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) calm, clear words (b) a strange web address (c) a clear date (d) a named source
17. 17.True or false: “The science textbook and an encyclopedia both say the Moon has no light of its own.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: ALL CAPS and !!!? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
19. 19.True or false: “no source or date” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a clear date (b) too good to be true (c) facts you can check (d) calm, clear words
21. 21.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: too good to be true? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
22. 22.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: facts you can check? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
23. 23.🧒 Someone you don’t know online asks for your home address. What do you do? (a) share it (b) tell a trusted adult (c) share a nearby place (d) keep chatting
24. 24.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for a password? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
25. 25.True or false: “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔐 A message says you won a prize and asks for your password. What do you do? (a) click the link (b) tell a parent (c) send the password (d) forward it to friends
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no pressure to share (b) no source or date (c) facts you can check (d) a named source
28. 28.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) asks for a password (b) a clear date (c) too good to be true (d) no source or date
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear date (b) a named source (c) too good to be true (d) trusted sites agree
30. 30.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
31. 31.True or false: “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “a strange web address” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “asks for your OTP” 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) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) a named source
35. 35.True or false: “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) a named source (c) no pressure to share (d) calm, clear words
37. 37.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a prize you never won? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
38. 38.True or false: “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) no source or date (b) a clear date (c) trusted sites agree (d) a named source
40. 40.True or false: “no source or date” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True

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