Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 698 · 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 good sign of a true claim? (a) asks for a password (b) too good to be true (c) calm, clear words (d) “Share before deleted!”
2. 2.True or false: “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) facts you can check (b) a prize you never won (c) a clear date (d) trusted sites agree
4. 4.True or false: “calm, clear words” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear date (b) no source or date (c) no pressure to share (d) facts you can check
6. 6.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no pressure to share? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
7. 7.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a clear date (b) trusted sites agree (c) no source or date (d) a named source
8. 8.🖼️ A photo looks strange and edited. What should you think? (a) share it now (b) photos never lie (c) it must be real (d) it may be fake
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) facts you can check (b) trusted sites agree (c) asks for a password (d) a clear date
10. 10.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
11. 11.🔐 A message says you won a prize and asks for your password. What do you do? (a) send the password (b) forward it to friends (c) tell a parent (d) click the link
12. 12.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) no pressure to share (b) a named source (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) trusted sites agree
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a strange web address (b) a clear date (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) too good to be true
14. 14.True or false: “a named source” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “Who wrote this?” (b) “How many likes?” (c) “Is it colourful?” (d) “Is it long?”
16. 16.True or false: “ALL CAPS and !!!” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) a prize you never won (c) too good to be true (d) calm, clear words
18. 18.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) facts you can check (b) calm, clear words (c) a named source (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
19. 19.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
20. 20.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: calm, clear words? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
21. 21.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a clear date? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
22. 22.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a strange web address? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
23. 23.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a prize you never won? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
24. 24.True or false: “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) facts you can check (b) no pressure to share (c) asks for your OTP (d) a named source
26. 26.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
27. 27.True or false: “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
31. 31.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
32. 32.True or false: “too good to be true” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) a prize you never won (c) a named source (d) no source or date
34. 34.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: ALL CAPS and !!!? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
35. 35.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) no pressure to share (b) asks for a password (c) a clear date (d) trusted sites agree
36. 36.True or false: “no source or date” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
38. 38.True or false: “asks for your OTP” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusted sites agree (b) too good to be true (c) a prize you never won (d) no source or date
40. 40.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) a trusted source (b) a warning sign (c) a fact (d) proof it is true

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