Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 741 · 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.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) believe the title (b) check trusted sources (c) share it to ask (d) trust the photo
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no pressure to share (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) trusted sites agree (d) a clear date
3. 3.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
4. 4.True or false: “ALL CAPS and !!!” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) asks for a password (b) a prize you never won (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) a clear date
6. 6.True or false: “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a named source (b) trusted sites agree (c) calm, clear words (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
8. 8.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
9. 9.True or false: “trusted sites agree” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
11. 11.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “Is it long?” (b) “Who wrote this?” (c) “How many likes?” (d) “Is it colourful?”
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) trusted sites agree (c) a prize you never won (d) asks for your OTP
13. 13.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
14. 14.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) no pressure to share (b) facts you can check (c) a named source (d) “Share before deleted!”
15. 15.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) no pressure to share (b) too good to be true (c) a clear date (d) facts you can check
16. 16.True or false: “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔐 A message says you won a prize and asks for your password. What do you do? (a) send the password (b) click the link (c) tell a parent (d) forward it to friends
18. 18.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: trusted sites agree? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
19. 19.True or false: “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “a strange web address” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: ALL CAPS and !!!? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
22. 22.True or false: “asks for your OTP” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) a fact (b) a trusted source (c) proof it is true (d) a warning sign
24. 24.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) calm, clear words (b) asks for your OTP (c) no source or date (d) a prize you never won
25. 25.True or false: “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a prize you never won (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) too good to be true (d) a named source
28. 28.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a named source? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
29. 29.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) asks for a password (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) trusted sites agree (d) a strange web address
30. 30.🖼️ A photo looks strange and edited. What should you think? (a) photos never lie (b) share it now (c) it must be real (d) it may be fake
31. 31.🧒 Someone you don’t know online asks for your home address. What do you do? (a) share it (b) share a nearby place (c) tell a trusted adult (d) keep chatting
32. 32.True or false: “no pressure to share” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) asks for a password (b) facts you can check (c) a strange web address (d) no source or date
34. 34.True or false: “a named source” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
36. 36.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a strange web address (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) no pressure to share (d) a prize you never won
37. 37.📲 A message says, “Forward this to 10 people or bad luck!” What is the best step? (a) reply angrily (b) don’t forward it (c) add more people (d) forward it fast
38. 38.True or false: “trusted sites agree” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a prize you never won (b) a named source (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) too good to be true
40. 40.True or false: “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False

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