Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 623 · 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.📲 A message says, “Forward this to 10 people or bad luck!” What is the best step? (a) add more people (b) forward it fast (c) reply angrily (d) don’t forward it
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) calm, clear words (b) a named source (c) trusted sites agree (d) “Share before deleted!”
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a named source (b) too good to be true (c) calm, clear words (d) trusted sites agree
4. 4.True or false: “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “no source or date” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear date (b) no source or date (c) calm, clear words (d) no pressure to share
7. 7.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a strange web address (b) asks for a password (c) too good to be true (d) facts you can check
9. 9.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) asks for a password (d) a clear date
10. 10.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a named source (b) no pressure to share (c) no source or date (d) facts you can check
11. 11.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
12. 12.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
13. 13.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) a trusted source (b) a warning sign (c) a fact (d) proof it is true
14. 14.🔐 A message says you won a prize and asks for your password. What do you do? (a) click the link (b) forward it to friends (c) tell a parent (d) send the password
15. 15.True or false: “calm, clear words” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a strange web address? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
17. 17.True or false: “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “trusted sites agree” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) too good to be true (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) calm, clear words
20. 20.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a named source (b) facts you can check (c) asks for your OTP (d) calm, clear words
21. 21.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
22. 22.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “Is it long?” (b) “Who wrote this?” (c) “Is it colourful?” (d) “How many likes?”
23. 23.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) asks for a password (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) no source or date (d) no pressure to share
24. 24.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) too good to be true (b) a clear date (c) calm, clear words (d) a named source
25. 25.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a named source? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
26. 26.True or false: “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “a clear date” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) asks for your OTP (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) a named source
30. 30.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for your OTP? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
31. 31.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) trusted sites agree (b) a named source (c) facts you can check (d) a strange web address
32. 32.True or false: “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: trusted sites agree? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
34. 34.True or false: “asks for a password” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a prize you never won (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) asks for a password (d) a clear date
37. 37.True or false: “asks for your OTP” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a clear date? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
39. 39.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks for a password (b) no pressure to share (c) a strange web address (d) “Share before deleted!”

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