Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 750 · 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.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
2. 2.True or false: “trusted sites agree” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
4. 4.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
5. 5.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
6. 6.True or false: “ALL CAPS and !!!” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
8. 8.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) trusted sites agree (b) a clear date (c) a named source (d) a prize you never won
9. 9.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The science textbook and an encyclopedia both say the Moon has no light of its own.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
10. 10.True or false: “a clear date” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a strange web address (b) asks for a password (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) facts you can check
13. 13.True or false: “ALL CAPS and !!!” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
15. 15.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) calm, clear words (b) no pressure to share (c) asks for a password (d) a named source
16. 16.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: ALL CAPS and !!!? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
17. 17.True or false: “a strange web address” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a clear date (b) trusted sites agree (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) facts you can check
19. 19.🔐 A message says you won a prize and asks for your password. What do you do? (a) click the link (b) forward it to friends (c) send the password (d) tell a parent
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no source or date (b) calm, clear words (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) “Share before deleted!”
21. 21.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
22. 22.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) asks for a password (b) trusted sites agree (c) too good to be true (d) a strange web address
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear date (b) a named source (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) facts you can check
24. 24.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for your OTP? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a prize you never won (b) asks for a password (c) a named source (d) a strange web address
26. 26.True or false: “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) asks for a password (b) a prize you never won (c) no pressure to share (d) “Share before deleted!”
28. 28.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) a warning sign (b) proof it is true (c) a trusted source (d) a fact
29. 29.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a strange web address? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) facts you can check (b) a clear date (c) calm, clear words (d) asks for your OTP
31. 31.True or false: “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) a named source (c) a prize you never won (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusted sites agree (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) asks for your OTP (d) too good to be true
34. 34.True or false: “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusted sites agree (b) facts you can check (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) calm, clear words
36. 36.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “How many likes?” (b) “Is it long?” (c) “Is it colourful?” (d) “Who wrote this?”
37. 37.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no source or date? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
38. 38.True or false: “no source or date” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
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.🧒 Someone you don’t know online asks for your home address. What do you do? (a) share it (b) tell a trusted adult (c) keep chatting (d) share a nearby place

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