Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 651 · 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: “asks for a password” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a prize you never won (b) a named source (c) trusted sites agree (d) a clear date
3. 3.🖼️ A photo looks strange and edited. What should you think? (a) it may be fake (b) share it now (c) it must be real (d) photos never lie
4. 4.True or false: “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: “Share before deleted!”? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
6. 6.📲 A message says, “Forward this to 10 people or bad luck!” What is the best step? (a) reply angrily (b) forward it fast (c) add more people (d) don’t forward it
7. 7.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: trusted sites agree? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
8. 8.True or false: “trusted sites agree” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) check trusted sources (b) believe the title (c) trust the photo (d) share it to ask
10. 10.True or false: “asks for your OTP” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) too good to be true (b) a named source (c) asks for a password (d) “Share before deleted!”
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a prize you never won (b) trusted sites agree (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) “Share before deleted!”
13. 13.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no source or date? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no source or date (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) no pressure to share
15. 15.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The science textbook and an encyclopedia both say the Moon has no light of its own.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no pressure to share (b) trusted sites agree (c) a clear date (d) too good to be true
17. 17.True or false: “too good to be true” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) facts you can check (b) no source or date (c) calm, clear words (d) no pressure to share
19. 19.True or false: “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a named source (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) no source or date (d) a prize you never won
21. 21.True or false: “no source or date” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.😱 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
24. 24.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a prize you never won? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
25. 25.True or false: “asks for your OTP” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a clear date (b) no source or date (c) asks for a password (d) too good to be true
29. 29.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no pressure to share? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
30. 30.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: facts you can check? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusted sites agree (b) facts you can check (c) asks for a password (d) calm, clear words
32. 32.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
33. 33.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a clear date? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks for your OTP (b) no source or date (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) calm, clear words
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) too good to be true (b) a clear date (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) “Share before deleted!”
36. 36.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a clear date (b) asks for a password (c) facts you can check (d) calm, clear words
37. 37.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
38. 38.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
39. 39.True or false: “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) calm, clear words (b) trusted sites agree (c) facts you can check (d) no source or date

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