Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 801 · 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 of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a named source (b) a clear date (c) no pressure to share (d) “Share before deleted!”
2. 2.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
3. 3.📲 A message says, “Forward this to 10 people or bad luck!” What is the best step? (a) reply angrily (b) don’t forward it (c) forward it fast (d) add more people
4. 4.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a clear date? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
5. 5.True or false: “no pressure to share” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) facts you can check (b) calm, clear words (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) trusted sites agree
7. 7.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: “Share before deleted!”? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
8. 8.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) a clear date (c) asks for your OTP (d) too good to be true
9. 9.True or false: “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a named source (b) asks for a password (c) no source or date (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
11. 11.True or false: “a prize you never won” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🛡️ 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
13. 13.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) asks for a password (b) asks for your OTP (c) no source or date (d) a named source
14. 14.True or false: “asks for a password” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
16. 16.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “Is it long?” (b) “Is it colourful?” (c) “Who wrote this?” (d) “How many likes?”
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) facts you can check (b) calm, clear words (c) no pressure to share (d) asks for a password
18. 18.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for a password? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
19. 19.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
20. 20.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) facts you can check (b) a prize you never won (c) calm, clear words (d) a clear date
21. 21.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: trusted sites agree? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
22. 22.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
23. 23.True or false: “no source or date” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
25. 25.True or false: “calm, clear words” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks for a password (b) no source or date (c) trusted sites agree (d) a strange web address
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a prize you never won (b) asks for your OTP (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) facts you can check
28. 28.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no source or date? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
29. 29.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) facts you can check (b) a clear date (c) asks for your OTP (d) trusted sites agree
30. 30.🔐 A message says you won a prize and asks for your password. What do you do? (a) click the link (b) send the password (c) forward it to friends (d) tell a parent
31. 31.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: facts you can check? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
32. 32.True or false: “asks for your OTP” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) no pressure to share (b) calm, clear words (c) a clear date (d) too good to be true
34. 34.True or false: “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusted sites agree (b) calm, clear words (c) no source or date (d) no pressure to share
36. 36.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no pressure to share? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
37. 37.🧒 Someone you don’t know online asks for your home address. What do you do? (a) share it (b) share a nearby place (c) tell a trusted adult (d) keep chatting
38. 38.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: too good to be true? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
39. 39.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) a trusted source (b) proof it is true (c) a warning sign (d) a fact
40. 40.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy

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