Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 761 · 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: “trusted sites agree” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for your OTP? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
6. 6.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: trusted sites agree? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
7. 7.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a strange web address (b) a prize you never won (c) no pressure to share (d) “Share before deleted!”
8. 8.True or false: “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks for a password (b) a named source (c) calm, clear words (d) a clear date
10. 10.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) no source or date (b) a named source (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
11. 11.True or false: “The science textbook and an encyclopedia both say the Moon has no light of its own.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a named source (b) calm, clear words (c) no pressure to share (d) “Share before deleted!”
13. 13.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a strange web address? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
14. 14.True or false: “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔐 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
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.🧒 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
18. 18.True or false: “a strange web address” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear date (b) trusted sites agree (c) a named source (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
21. 21.📲 A message says, “Forward this to 10 people or bad luck!” What is the best step? (a) forward it fast (b) reply angrily (c) add more people (d) don’t forward it
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) no pressure to share (c) asks for a password (d) a strange web address
23. 23.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) proof it is true (b) a trusted source (c) a warning sign (d) a fact
24. 24.True or false: “no source or date” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🛡️ 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
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusted sites agree (b) a strange web address (c) no pressure to share (d) a named source
27. 27.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a named source (b) trusted sites agree (c) asks for your OTP (d) calm, clear words
28. 28.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) share it to ask (b) trust the photo (c) check trusted sources (d) believe the title
29. 29.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: “Share before deleted!”? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
30. 30.True or false: “no source or date” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) no source or date (b) calm, clear words (c) a prize you never won (d) asks for a password
32. 32.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a named source (b) trusted sites agree (c) asks for a password (d) facts you can check
33. 33.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) calm, clear words (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) a strange web address (d) asks for a password
35. 35.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) calm, clear words (b) trusted sites agree (c) too good to be true (d) no pressure to share
37. 37.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) trusted sites agree (b) asks for your OTP (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) asks for a password
38. 38.True or false: “too good to be true” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) no pressure to share (c) a named source (d) calm, clear words
40. 40.🖼️ A photo looks strange and edited. What should you think? (a) photos never lie (b) it must be real (c) share it now (d) it may be fake

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