Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 764 · 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: “no source or date” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a named source (b) too good to be true (c) trusted sites agree (d) facts you can check
3. 3.True or false: “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a strange web address (b) trusted sites agree (c) no pressure to share (d) a named source
5. 5.🖼️ 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
6. 6.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) calm, clear words (b) a clear date (c) a strange web address (d) a named source
7. 7.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for a password? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
8. 8.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a clear date (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) asks for your OTP (d) “Share before deleted!”
9. 9.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
10. 10.True or false: “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
12. 12.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a named source? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
13. 13.True or false: “a prize you never won” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no source or date (b) a strange web address (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) facts you can check
15. 15.True or false: “too good to be true” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a clear date? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
17. 17.True or false: “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
19. 19.True or false: “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) too good to be true (b) a strange web address (c) trusted sites agree (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
21. 21.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “Is it long?” (b) “Who wrote this?” (c) “Is it colourful?” (d) “How many likes?”
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a named source (b) no source or date (c) a clear date (d) facts you can check
23. 23.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a prize you never won? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
24. 24.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a prize you never won (b) calm, clear words (c) asks for your OTP (d) too good to be true
25. 25.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
26. 26.🔐 A message says you won a prize and asks for your password. What do you do? (a) click the link (b) tell a parent (c) forward it to friends (d) send the password
27. 27.True or false: “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🧒 Someone you don’t know online asks for your home address. What do you do? (a) share a nearby place (b) share it (c) tell a trusted adult (d) keep chatting
30. 30.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a clear date (b) trusted sites agree (c) no source or date (d) calm, clear words
31. 31.📲 A message says, “Forward this to 10 people or bad luck!” What is the best step? (a) don’t forward it (b) forward it fast (c) reply angrily (d) add more people
32. 32.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) no source or date (b) a strange web address (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) no pressure to share
33. 33.True or false: “facts you can check” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a strange web address? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
35. 35.True or false: “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no pressure to share (b) no source or date (c) a strange web address (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
37. 37.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) facts you can check (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) no pressure to share (d) a clear date
38. 38.True or false: “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
40. 40.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a prize you never won (b) a clear date (c) facts you can check (d) a named source

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