Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 663 · 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.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) believe the title (b) trust the photo (c) share it to ask (d) check trusted sources
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) calm, clear words (b) trusted sites agree (c) facts you can check (d) asks for your OTP
3. 3.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) trusted sites agree (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) facts you can check (d) a clear date
4. 4.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) trusted sites agree (c) a prize you never won (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
5. 5.True or false: “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.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
7. 7.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no pressure to share? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
8. 8.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) no pressure to share (c) facts you can check (d) a named source
9. 9.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: calm, clear words? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no pressure to share (b) calm, clear words (c) facts you can check (d) no source or date
11. 11.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: too good to be true? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
12. 12.True or false: “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) a prize you never won (c) no pressure to share (d) a strange web address
14. 14.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “Who wrote this?” (b) “Is it long?” (c) “Is it colourful?” (d) “How many likes?”
15. 15.🔐 A message says you won a prize and asks for your password. What do you do? (a) send the password (b) click the link (c) forward it to friends (d) tell a parent
16. 16.True or false: “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
18. 18.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) no pressure to share (b) calm, clear words (c) a prize you never won (d) a clear date
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) calm, clear words (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) facts you can check (d) a named source
20. 20.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
21. 21.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a prize you never won (b) facts you can check (c) too good to be true (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
22. 22.📲 A message says, “Forward this to 10 people or bad luck!” What is the best step? (a) forward it fast (b) add more people (c) reply angrily (d) don’t forward it
23. 23.True or false: “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
25. 25.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
26. 26.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a strange web address (b) trusted sites agree (c) a named source (d) facts you can check
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks for a password (b) no source or date (c) a prize you never won (d) a named source
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a named source (b) trusted sites agree (c) facts you can check (d) a strange web address
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusted sites agree (b) too good to be true (c) a clear date (d) facts you can check
30. 30.True or false: “asks for your OTP” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusted sites agree (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) facts you can check (d) calm, clear words
32. 32.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: trusted sites agree? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) asks for a password (c) a strange web address (d) a clear date
34. 34.🖼️ A photo looks strange and edited. What should you think? (a) it may be fake (b) photos never lie (c) it must be real (d) share it now
35. 35.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) too good to be true (c) calm, clear words (d) no source or date
36. 36.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
37. 37.True or false: “a clear date” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) a prize you never won (c) a strange web address (d) trusted sites agree
40. 40.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for a password? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign

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