Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 683 · 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.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no source or date? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
2. 2.🔐 A message says you won a prize and asks for your password. What do you do? (a) click the link (b) forward it to friends (c) send the password (d) tell a parent
3. 3.True or false: “ALL CAPS and !!!” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no pressure to share? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
5. 5.True or false: “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “a prize you never won” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) asks for your OTP (c) facts you can check (d) too good to be true
8. 8.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The science textbook and an encyclopedia both say the Moon has no light of its own.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
9. 9.True or false: “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
11. 11.True or false: “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
13. 13.🖼️ A photo looks strange and edited. What should you think? (a) photos never lie (b) share it now (c) it may be fake (d) it must be real
14. 14.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) no source or date (d) a named source
15. 15.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: “Share before deleted!”? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
16. 16.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) check trusted sources (b) share it to ask (c) trust the photo (d) believe the title
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks for a password (b) a prize you never won (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) a clear date
18. 18.True or false: “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “asks for your OTP” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) calm, clear words (b) a named source (c) no source or date (d) a clear date
21. 21.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a clear date (b) no source or date (c) a prize you never won (d) too good to be true
22. 22.True or false: “too good to be true” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) trusted sites agree (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) calm, clear words (d) a clear date
24. 24.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a named source (b) calm, clear words (c) too good to be true (d) a clear date
25. 25.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) calm, clear words (b) a strange web address (c) facts you can check (d) a clear date
26. 26.True or false: “no source or date” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: ALL CAPS and !!!? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) a strange web address (c) calm, clear words (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
29. 29.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
30. 30.True or false: “trusted sites agree” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no pressure to share (b) a clear date (c) a strange web address (d) trusted sites agree
32. 32.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) proof it is true (b) a trusted source (c) a warning sign (d) a fact
33. 33.True or false: “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: too good to be true? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
35. 35.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a strange web address (b) too good to be true (c) asks for your OTP (d) trusted sites agree
36. 36.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
37. 37.True or false: “calm, clear words” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a named source (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) trusted sites agree (d) facts you can check
39. 39.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a strange web address? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
40. 40.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy

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