Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 722 · 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.True or false: ““Share before deleted!”” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.📲 A message says, “Forward this to 10 people or bad luck!” What is the best step? (a) reply angrily (b) forward it fast (c) don’t forward it (d) add more people
4. 4.True or false: “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “ALL CAPS and !!!” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) facts you can check (b) a named source (c) trusted sites agree (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
9. 9.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “Is it long?” (b) “Is it colourful?” (c) “How many likes?” (d) “Who wrote this?”
10. 10.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) no pressure to share (c) a clear date (d) a named source
11. 11.True or false: “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.❓ 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
13. 13.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) facts you can check (b) too good to be true (c) no source or date (d) “Share before deleted!”
14. 14.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: “Share before deleted!”? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
15. 15.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) calm, clear words (b) a named source (c) a clear date (d) asks for a password
16. 16.🧒 Someone you don’t know online asks for your home address. What do you do? (a) keep chatting (b) share a nearby place (c) share it (d) tell a trusted adult
17. 17.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
18. 18.True or false: “no pressure to share” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) trusted sites agree (b) a named source (c) no pressure to share (d) a strange web address
20. 20.🖼️ A photo looks strange and edited. What should you think? (a) photos never lie (b) it may be fake (c) share it now (d) it must be real
21. 21.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a prize you never won (b) a clear date (c) a strange web address (d) asks for a password
22. 22.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
23. 23.True or false: “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
25. 25.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) asks for a password (b) trusted sites agree (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) a prize you never won
26. 26.True or false: “a strange web address” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “trusted sites agree” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
29. 29.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) trusted sites agree (c) facts you can check (d) a named source
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) asks for a password (c) a strange web address (d) calm, clear words
31. 31.True or false: “calm, clear words” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) too good to be true (b) facts you can check (c) calm, clear words (d) trusted sites agree
33. 33.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
34. 34.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) calm, clear words (b) no pressure to share (c) trusted sites agree (d) asks for your OTP
35. 35.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a named source (b) no source or date (c) a strange web address (d) asks for a password
36. 36.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no source or date? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
37. 37.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a prize you never won (b) no source or date (c) asks for your OTP (d) no pressure to share
38. 38.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a strange web address? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
39. 39.True or false: “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for your OTP? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign

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