Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 632 · 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: “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.📲 A message says, “Forward this to 10 people or bad luck!” What is the best step? (a) forward it fast (b) add more people (c) reply angrily (d) don’t forward it
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) calm, clear words (b) facts you can check (c) no pressure to share (d) no source or date
4. 4.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
5. 5.True or false: “a prize you never won” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a named source (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) no source or date
8. 8.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
9. 9.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a clear date (b) trusted sites agree (c) no pressure to share (d) no source or date
10. 10.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) calm, clear words (b) a clear date (c) trusted sites agree (d) a strange web address
11. 11.True or false: “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) asks for a password (b) facts you can check (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) “Share before deleted!”
13. 13.True or false: “a named source” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for a password? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
15. 15.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) no pressure to share (b) a named source (c) calm, clear words (d) asks for a password
16. 16.True or false: “no pressure to share” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: ALL CAPS and !!!? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
18. 18.True or false: “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “Is it colourful?” (b) “Is it long?” (c) “Who wrote this?” (d) “How many likes?”
20. 20.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) a fact (b) a warning sign (c) a trusted source (d) proof it is true
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a prize you never won (b) asks for a password (c) asks for your OTP (d) calm, clear words
22. 22.True or false: “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🖼️ 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
24. 24.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for your OTP? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
25. 25.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a prize you never won (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) asks for a password (d) a clear date
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a named source (b) trusted sites agree (c) a strange web address (d) calm, clear words
27. 27.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) too good to be true (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) asks for a password (d) trusted sites agree
28. 28.True or false: “trusted sites agree” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) calm, clear words (b) a strange web address (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) a prize you never won
30. 30.True or false: “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “asks for a password” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) calm, clear words (b) asks for your OTP (c) no pressure to share (d) a clear date
34. 34.True or false: “asks for your OTP” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a named source (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) no pressure to share (d) a clear date
36. 36.True or false: “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🧒 Someone you don’t know online asks for your home address. What do you do? (a) share it (b) share a nearby place (c) tell a trusted adult (d) keep chatting
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks for a password (b) trusted sites agree (c) a clear date (d) a named source
39. 39.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
40. 40.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) asks for a password (b) no source or date (c) a named source (d) ALL CAPS and !!!

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