Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 720 · 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) a named source (b) no source or date (c) trusted sites agree (d) calm, clear words
2. 2.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) too good to be true (b) no pressure to share (c) trusted sites agree (d) a named source
3. 3.True or false: “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusted sites agree (b) asks for a password (c) a clear date (d) calm, clear words
5. 5.True or false: “a prize you never won” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no source or date (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) a named source (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
7. 7.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a strange web address (b) a clear date (c) a named source (d) calm, clear words
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear date (b) too good to be true (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) no source or date
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear date (b) facts you can check (c) no source or date (d) trusted sites agree
10. 10.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a named source? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
11. 11.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) too good to be true (c) a strange web address (d) a clear date
12. 12.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: too good to be true? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
13. 13.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) share it to ask (b) check trusted sources (c) trust the photo (d) believe the title
14. 14.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) asks for a password (b) a prize you never won (c) a strange web address (d) a named source
15. 15.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a clear date (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) a named source (d) trusted sites agree
16. 16.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
17. 17.True or false: “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) asks for a password (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) facts you can check
19. 19.True or false: “calm, clear words” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) no source or date (b) calm, clear words (c) too good to be true (d) “Share before deleted!”
21. 21.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a strange web address? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
22. 22.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
23. 23.🔐 A message says you won a prize and asks for your password. What do you do? (a) forward it to friends (b) send the password (c) tell a parent (d) click the link
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusted sites agree (b) asks for your OTP (c) facts you can check (d) a clear date
25. 25.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: “Share before deleted!”? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
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.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
28. 28.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: ALL CAPS and !!!? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
29. 29.True or false: “no source or date” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.📲 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
31. 31.True or false: “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for your OTP? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
33. 33.True or false: “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🛡️ 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
35. 35.True or false: “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
37. 37.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
38. 38.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a prize you never won? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
39. 39.True or false: “The science textbook and an encyclopedia both say the Moon has no light of its own.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) facts you can check (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) asks for a password (d) asks for your OTP

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