Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 655 · 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 headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) a warning sign (b) a trusted source (c) a fact (d) proof it is true
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) calm, clear words (c) a strange web address (d) too good to be true
3. 3.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “Is it long?” (b) “Who wrote this?” (c) “How many likes?” (d) “Is it colourful?”
4. 4.True or false: “too good to be true” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: too good to be true? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
6. 6.True or false: “ALL CAPS and !!!” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.📲 A message says, “Forward this to 10 people or bad luck!” What is the best step? (a) add more people (b) reply angrily (c) forward it fast (d) don’t forward it
8. 8.True or false: “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a named source (b) a clear date (c) no pressure to share (d) asks for a password
11. 11.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) calm, clear words (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) no pressure to share (d) trusted sites agree
12. 12.True or false: “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) too good to be true (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) a strange web address (d) a named source
14. 14.True or false: “The science textbook and an encyclopedia both say the Moon has no light of its own.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: trusted sites agree? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
17. 17.🛡️ 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
18. 18.True or false: “a named source” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
21. 21.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
22. 22.True or false: “asks for a password” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for your OTP? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
24. 24.❓ 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
25. 25.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a prize you never won (b) a clear date (c) a named source (d) calm, clear words
26. 26.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) too good to be true (b) calm, clear words (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) asks for your OTP
27. 27.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) too good to be true (c) asks for a password (d) a clear date
28. 28.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
29. 29.True or false: “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a clear date? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
32. 32.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a prize you never won? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear date (b) no pressure to share (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) trusted sites agree
34. 34.🧒 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
35. 35.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) asks for a password (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) no source or date (d) facts you can check
36. 36.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) no source or date (b) a strange web address (c) no pressure to share (d) asks for a password
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) facts you can check (d) asks for your OTP
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no source or date (b) too good to be true (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) no pressure to share
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks for your OTP (b) calm, clear words (c) a clear date (d) trusted sites agree
40. 40.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy

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