Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 706 · 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) no source or date (b) a strange web address (c) asks for a password (d) no pressure to share
2. 2.True or false: “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.📲 A message says, “Forward this to 10 people or bad luck!” What is the best step? (a) forward it fast (b) reply angrily (c) don’t forward it (d) add more people
5. 5.🖼️ 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
6. 6.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
7. 7.True or false: “calm, clear words” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
9. 9.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) trusted sites agree (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) a prize you never won (d) no source or date
10. 10.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) trusted sites agree (b) too good to be true (c) no pressure to share (d) a clear date
11. 11.True or false: “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) no source or date (c) facts you can check (d) asks for a password
13. 13.True or false: “too good to be true” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “a prize you never won” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: “Share before deleted!”? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a strange web address (b) calm, clear words (c) a clear date (d) a named source
18. 18.😱 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
19. 19.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “Is it long?” (b) “Who wrote this?” (c) “Is it colourful?” (d) “How many likes?”
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear date (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) asks for your OTP (d) a prize you never won
21. 21.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) calm, clear words (b) a named source (c) asks for your OTP (d) a clear date
22. 22.True or false: “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a strange web address (b) facts you can check (c) a prize you never won (d) asks for a password
24. 24.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a named source? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
25. 25.True or false: “asks for your OTP” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: trusted sites agree? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
27. 27.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) a prize you never won (c) asks for your OTP (d) a named source
28. 28.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no source or date? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
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: “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) calm, clear words (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) a named source (d) facts you can check
32. 32.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: facts you can check? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
33. 33.True or false: “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “no source or date” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a clear date (b) calm, clear words (c) a prize you never won (d) trusted sites agree
36. 36.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
37. 37.True or false: “trusted sites agree” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “no pressure to share” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False

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