Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 643 · 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: “no pressure to share” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a named source? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
3. 3.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
4. 4.True or false: ““Share before deleted!”” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a named source (b) facts you can check (c) a clear date (d) asks for your OTP
6. 6.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) no source or date (b) too good to be true (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) a named source
7. 7.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: trusted sites agree? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
8. 8.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) a trusted source (b) a warning sign (c) proof it is true (d) a fact
9. 9.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
10. 10.True or false: “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) asks for a password (b) a strange web address (c) trusted sites agree (d) no source or date
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) facts you can check (b) a strange web address (c) asks for a password (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
13. 13.🔐 A message says you won a prize and asks for your password. What do you do? (a) send the password (b) tell a parent (c) forward it to friends (d) click the link
14. 14.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) no source or date (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) a prize you never won (d) calm, clear words
15. 15.True or false: “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) no pressure to share (b) a prize you never won (c) calm, clear words (d) trusted sites agree
17. 17.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for your OTP? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
18. 18.True or false: “no source or date” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for a password? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no pressure to share (b) a clear date (c) calm, clear words (d) no source or date
21. 21.True or false: ““Share before deleted!”” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) no pressure to share (b) calm, clear words (c) asks for your OTP (d) trusted sites agree
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a strange web address (b) too good to be true (c) a prize you never won (d) trusted sites agree
24. 24.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
25. 25.📲 A message says, “Forward this to 10 people or bad luck!” What is the best step? (a) don’t forward it (b) reply angrily (c) add more people (d) forward it fast
26. 26.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
27. 27.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: calm, clear words? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
28. 28.True or false: “asks for a password” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
30. 30.True or false: “ALL CAPS and !!!” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “calm, clear words” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: facts you can check? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
33. 33.True or false: “asks for your OTP” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
35. 35.True or false: “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) too good to be true (b) no pressure to share (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) “Share before deleted!”
37. 37.🧒 Someone you don’t know online asks for your home address. What do you do? (a) keep chatting (b) share it (c) share a nearby place (d) tell a trusted adult
38. 38.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
39. 39.True or false: “a clear date” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) no source or date (b) trusted sites agree (c) calm, clear words (d) a clear date

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