Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 633 · 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 science textbook and an encyclopedia both say the Moon has no light of its own.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔐 A message says you won a prize and asks for your password. What do you do? (a) tell a parent (b) click the link (c) send the password (d) forward it to friends
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) too good to be true (b) no pressure to share (c) a prize you never won (d) “Share before deleted!”
4. 4.True or false: “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) too good to be true (c) no source or date (d) calm, clear words
6. 6.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a named source? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
7. 7.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a clear date (b) a prize you never won (c) too good to be true (d) asks for a password
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) calm, clear words (b) asks for your OTP (c) trusted sites agree (d) no pressure to share
9. 9.True or false: “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) believe the title (b) check trusted sources (c) trust the photo (d) share it to ask
11. 11.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
12. 12.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) trusted sites agree (b) calm, clear words (c) a named source (d) asks for a password
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a prize you never won (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) a clear date (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
14. 14.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) proof it is true (b) a warning sign (c) a trusted source (d) a fact
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a strange web address (b) asks for a password (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) calm, clear words
16. 16.🧒 Someone you don’t know online asks for your home address. What do you do? (a) share it (b) share a nearby place (c) keep chatting (d) tell a trusted adult
17. 17.True or false: “no source or date” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
19. 19.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
20. 20.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for your OTP? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
21. 21.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a named source (b) trusted sites agree (c) calm, clear words (d) asks for your OTP
22. 22.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) trusted sites agree (c) calm, clear words (d) a named source
23. 23.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: too good to be true? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
24. 24.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) no pressure to share (b) a named source (c) a clear date (d) a prize you never won
25. 25.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a prize you never won? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
26. 26.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
27. 27.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: facts you can check? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
28. 28.True or false: “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
30. 30.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a prize you never won (b) a strange web address (c) facts you can check (d) asks for a password
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) calm, clear words (b) no source or date (c) a named source (d) no pressure to share
32. 32.True or false: “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
34. 34.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a strange web address (b) calm, clear words (c) a clear date (d) facts you can check
35. 35.True or false: “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “no pressure to share” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a strange web address? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
39. 39.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for a password? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
40. 40.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: calm, clear words? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign

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