Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 79 · 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 question helps check an online claim? (a) “Who wrote this?” (b) “How many likes?” (c) “Is it colourful?” (d) “Is it long?”
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) calm, clear words (b) too good to be true (c) no source or date (d) a prize you never won
3. 3.True or false: “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) asks for your OTP (b) too good to be true (c) a prize you never won (d) calm, clear words
5. 5.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
6. 6.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
7. 7.True or false: ““Share before deleted!”” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “facts you can check” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The science textbook and an encyclopedia both say the Moon has no light of its own.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
11. 11.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: calm, clear words? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
12. 12.📲 A message says, “Forward this to 10 people or bad luck!” What is the best step? (a) add more people (b) forward it fast (c) reply angrily (d) don’t forward it
13. 13.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a clear date? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
14. 14.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks for a password (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) no source or date (d) facts you can check
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a named source (b) a clear date (c) no pressure to share (d) asks for your OTP
17. 17.True or false: “no pressure to share” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: facts you can check? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
19. 19.True or false: “ALL CAPS and !!!” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🖼️ A photo looks strange and edited. What should you think? (a) it must be real (b) photos never lie (c) it may be fake (d) share it now
21. 21.True or false: “a strange web address” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a prize you never won? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
23. 23.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) no source or date (b) too good to be true (c) a prize you never won (d) a clear date
24. 24.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: ALL CAPS and !!!? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
25. 25.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
26. 26.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) a warning sign (b) proof it is true (c) a fact (d) a trusted source
27. 27.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
28. 28.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
29. 29.🧒 Someone you don’t know online asks for your home address. What do you do? (a) share a nearby place (b) keep chatting (c) tell a trusted adult (d) share it
30. 30.True or false: “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) share it to ask (b) believe the title (c) trust the photo (d) check trusted sources
32. 32.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) no pressure to share (b) trusted sites agree (c) a clear date (d) asks for a password
33. 33.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: too good to be true? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
34. 34.True or false: “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) asks for a password (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) too good to be true (d) no pressure to share
36. 36.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) calm, clear words (b) trusted sites agree (c) no pressure to share (d) asks for your OTP
37. 37.True or false: “no pressure to share” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) no source or date (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) trusted sites agree (d) a prize you never won
39. 39.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a prize you never won (b) a named source (c) facts you can check (d) a clear date
40. 40.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a named source (b) a clear date (c) no pressure to share (d) ALL CAPS and !!!

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