Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 658 · 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.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) trusted sites agree (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) a named source (d) no pressure to share
2. 2.True or false: “a prize you never won” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) trusted sites agree (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) a clear date (d) a named source
4. 4.🔐 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
5. 5.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) calm, clear words (b) facts you can check (c) a prize you never won (d) trusted sites agree
6. 6.True or false: “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) share it to ask (b) check trusted sources (c) believe the title (d) trust the photo
8. 8.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) calm, clear words (b) a named source (c) too good to be true (d) a clear date
9. 9.True or false: “ALL CAPS and !!!” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no pressure to share (b) trusted sites agree (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) a named source
11. 11.True or false: “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.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
13. 13.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
14. 14.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a named source (b) calm, clear words (c) a clear date (d) asks for your OTP
15. 15.📲 A message says, “Forward this to 10 people or bad luck!” What is the best step? (a) reply angrily (b) add more people (c) forward it fast (d) don’t forward it
16. 16.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for a password? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a prize you never won (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) no pressure to share
18. 18.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: calm, clear words? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
19. 19.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no pressure to share? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
20. 20.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
21. 21.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) trusted sites agree (b) too good to be true (c) a prize you never won (d) no source or date
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear date (b) a prize you never won (c) trusted sites agree (d) no pressure to share
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusted sites agree (b) a named source (c) a clear date (d) asks for a password
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusted sites agree (b) a named source (c) no source or date (d) facts you can check
25. 25.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a named source (b) trusted sites agree (c) no pressure to share (d) no source or date
26. 26.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
27. 27.True or false: “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “calm, clear words” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
31. 31.True or false: “no pressure to share” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🖼️ A photo looks strange and edited. What should you think? (a) photos never lie (b) it must be real (c) share it now (d) it may be fake
33. 33.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: trusted sites agree? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
34. 34.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
35. 35.True or false: “no pressure to share” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.😱 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
37. 37.True or false: “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) facts you can check (c) a named source (d) trusted sites agree
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusted sites agree (b) too good to be true (c) a clear date (d) a named source
40. 40.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) a prize you never won (c) a strange web address (d) calm, clear words

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