Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 793 · 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 pressure to share” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) no source or date (b) too good to be true (c) trusted sites agree (d) a strange web address
4. 4.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) asks for a password (c) no source or date (d) calm, clear words
5. 5.True or false: “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a clear date (b) trusted sites agree (c) a prize you never won (d) a named source
7. 7.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no pressure to share? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a strange web address (b) a prize you never won (c) no pressure to share (d) “Share before deleted!”
9. 9.True or false: “The science textbook and an encyclopedia both say the Moon has no light of its own.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
11. 11.True or false: “trusted sites agree” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “asks for your OTP” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no source or date? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
14. 14.True or false: “ALL CAPS and !!!” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a prize you never won? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
16. 16.🔐 A message says you won a prize and asks for your password. What do you do? (a) forward it to friends (b) send the password (c) tell a parent (d) click the link
17. 17.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
18. 18.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) too good to be true (b) a clear date (c) no pressure to share (d) trusted sites agree
20. 20.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
21. 21.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) trusted sites agree (b) a named source (c) too good to be true (d) a clear date
22. 22.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) a trusted source (b) a fact (c) a warning sign (d) proof it is true
23. 23.True or false: “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) asks for your OTP (b) a prize you never won (c) no pressure to share (d) no source or date
25. 25.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “Who wrote this?” (b) “How many likes?” (c) “Is it long?” (d) “Is it colourful?”
26. 26.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: facts you can check? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusted sites agree (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) no pressure to share (d) a named source
28. 28.True or false: “a named source” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear date (b) calm, clear words (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) facts you can check
31. 31.📲 A message says, “Forward this to 10 people or bad luck!” What is the best step? (a) reply angrily (b) forward it fast (c) add more people (d) don’t forward it
32. 32.True or false: “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: too good to be true? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
34. 34.True or false: “asks for a password” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no pressure to share (b) no source or date (c) a named source (d) a clear date
36. 36.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
37. 37.True or false: “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a named source (b) asks for a password (c) asks for your OTP (d) no source or date
39. 39.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) a prize you never won (c) calm, clear words (d) “Share before deleted!”

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