Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 803 · 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 science textbook and an encyclopedia both say the Moon has no light of its own.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
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 is the odd one out? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) too good to be true (c) facts you can check (d) a strange web address
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a prize you never won (b) no pressure to share (c) facts you can check (d) trusted sites agree
5. 5.True or false: “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
7. 7.🖼️ A photo looks strange and edited. What should you think? (a) share it now (b) photos never lie (c) it may be fake (d) it must be real
8. 8.True or false: “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: ALL CAPS and !!!? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
10. 10.True or false: “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) believe the title (b) check trusted sources (c) trust the photo (d) share it to ask
12. 12.True or false: “trusted sites agree” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a strange web address (b) asks for a password (c) asks for your OTP (d) facts you can check
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no source or date (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) asks for a password (d) calm, clear words
15. 15.True or false: “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “no source or date” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “trusted sites agree” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “a strange web address” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) too good to be true (b) calm, clear words (c) no pressure to share (d) trusted sites agree
20. 20.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a prize you never won? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
21. 21.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) no pressure to share (b) too good to be true (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) no source or date
22. 22.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) trusted sites agree (b) a clear date (c) no pressure to share (d) no source or date
23. 23.📲 A message says, “Forward this to 10 people or bad luck!” What is the best step? (a) forward it fast (b) add more people (c) reply angrily (d) don’t forward it
24. 24.True or false: “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for your OTP? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
26. 26.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) calm, clear words (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) no source or date
27. 27.True or false: “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) facts you can check (b) a clear date (c) calm, clear words (d) a strange web address
29. 29.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: facts you can check? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
30. 30.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) no pressure to share (b) a clear date (c) a prize you never won (d) facts you can check
31. 31.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “How many likes?” (b) “Is it colourful?” (c) “Is it long?” (d) “Who wrote this?”
32. 32.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a clear date? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
33. 33.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a prize you never won (b) too good to be true (c) a clear date (d) “Share before deleted!”
34. 34.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no pressure to share? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
35. 35.True or false: ““Share before deleted!”” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.😱 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
37. 37.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
38. 38.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
39. 39.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no source or date? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
40. 40.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: too good to be true? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign

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