Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 73 · 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.😱 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
2. 2.True or false: “no pressure to share” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear date (b) no source or date (c) a prize you never won (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
4. 4.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) trusted sites agree (b) calm, clear words (c) asks for your OTP (d) a named source
5. 5.True or false: “The science textbook and an encyclopedia both say the Moon has no light of its own.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.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
7. 7.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “How many likes?” (b) “Who wrote this?” (c) “Is it colourful?” (d) “Is it long?”
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no source or date (b) facts you can check (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) a strange web address
9. 9.📲 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
10. 10.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) no pressure to share (b) a strange web address (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) too good to be true
11. 11.True or false: “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) no source or date (c) asks for a password (d) a named source
13. 13.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) asks for your OTP (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) a named source (d) too good to be true
14. 14.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) facts you can check (b) a clear date (c) asks for a password (d) trusted sites agree
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear date (b) calm, clear words (c) a strange web address (d) a named source
17. 17.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a named source (b) calm, clear words (c) a clear date (d) too good to be true
18. 18.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: ALL CAPS and !!!? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
19. 19.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a clear date? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
20. 20.True or false: “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) share it to ask (b) check trusted sources (c) believe the title (d) trust the photo
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusted sites agree (b) calm, clear words (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) a named source
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no source or date (b) a clear date (c) a named source (d) trusted sites agree
24. 24.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) calm, clear words (b) trusted sites agree (c) a strange web address (d) facts you can check
25. 25.🔐 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
26. 26.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a prize you never won? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
27. 27.True or false: “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: calm, clear words? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
29. 29.True or false: “a clear date” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “a strange web address” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) calm, clear words (b) a named source (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) facts you can check
32. 32.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) calm, clear words (b) a strange web address (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) asks for your OTP
33. 33.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for your OTP? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
34. 34.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
35. 35.True or false: “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
37. 37.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) a named source (c) a clear date (d) no pressure to share
38. 38.True or false: “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
40. 40.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy

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