Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 780 · 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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a strange web address (b) a prize you never won (c) too good to be true (d) no pressure to share
2. 2.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
3. 3.True or false: “a clear date” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a strange web address (b) a named source (c) no pressure to share (d) a clear date
5. 5.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) no pressure to share (b) trusted sites agree (c) too good to be true (d) calm, clear words
6. 6.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a clear date (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) no pressure to share (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.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
9. 9.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
10. 10.True or false: “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “ALL CAPS and !!!” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a strange web address? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
13. 13.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) no pressure to share (b) a clear date (c) asks for a password (d) calm, clear words
14. 14.📲 A message says, “Forward this to 10 people or bad luck!” What is the best step? (a) add more people (b) reply angrily (c) don’t forward it (d) forward it fast
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.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: too good to be true? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
17. 17.True or false: “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) a named source (c) a strange web address (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
20. 20.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no source or date? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusted sites agree (b) asks for your OTP (c) calm, clear words (d) a clear date
22. 22.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for your OTP? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
23. 23.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) check trusted sources (b) share it to ask (c) believe the title (d) trust the photo
24. 24.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
25. 25.True or false: “no source or date” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
27. 27.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: ALL CAPS and !!!? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
28. 28.True or false: “a strange web address” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) a clear date (c) trusted sites agree (d) calm, clear words
30. 30.True or false: “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: trusted sites agree? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
32. 32.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a named source (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) a prize you never won
34. 34.True or false: “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) no source or date (b) trusted sites agree (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
37. 37.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: calm, clear words? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
38. 38.True or false: “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🧒 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
40. 40.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake

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