Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 797 · 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: “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) trusted sites agree (c) no pressure to share (d) a named source
3. 3.🛡️ 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
4. 4.True or false: “calm, clear words” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “no pressure to share” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for your OTP? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear date (b) trusted sites agree (c) asks for a password (d) calm, clear words
8. 8.True or false: “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: calm, clear words? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no source or date (b) a named source (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) a strange web address
14. 14.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: trusted sites agree? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
15. 15.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a clear date (b) a prize you never won (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) asks for your OTP
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusted sites agree (b) asks for a password (c) asks for your OTP (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
17. 17.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) no pressure to share (b) a strange web address (c) too good to be true (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
18. 18.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no pressure to share? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
19. 19.True or false: “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: ALL CAPS and !!!? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
21. 21.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
22. 22.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
23. 23.True or false: “too good to be true” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no source or date? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
25. 25.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “Is it long?” (b) “Is it colourful?” (c) “How many likes?” (d) “Who wrote this?”
26. 26.True or false: “ALL CAPS and !!!” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) facts you can check (b) a named source (c) calm, clear words (d) a prize you never won
28. 28.True or false: “facts you can check” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no source or date (b) asks for a password (c) a clear date (d) “Share before deleted!”
30. 30.True or false: “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) too good to be true (b) asks for your OTP (c) calm, clear words (d) no source or date
32. 32.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a clear date? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
33. 33.🔐 A message says you won a prize and asks for your password. What do you do? (a) click the link (b) forward it to friends (c) send the password (d) tell a parent
34. 34.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
35. 35.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) trust the photo (b) believe the title (c) check trusted sources (d) share it to ask
36. 36.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
37. 37.True or false: “no source or date” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.📲 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
39. 39.True or false: “a strange web address” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False

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