Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 804 · 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: “a prize you never won” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) no source or date (c) facts you can check (d) a strange web address
5. 5.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) trusted sites agree (c) asks for your OTP (d) a prize you never won
6. 6.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) a clear date (c) a named source (d) calm, clear words
7. 7.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
8. 8.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: facts you can check? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
9. 9.True or false: “facts you can check” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “calm, clear words” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🖼️ A photo looks strange and edited. What should you think? (a) share it now (b) it may be fake (c) photos never lie (d) it must be real
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.True or false: “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🛡️ 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
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) facts you can check (b) trusted sites agree (c) a named source (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
18. 18.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a named source (b) calm, clear words (c) trusted sites agree (d) asks for a password
19. 19.🔐 A message says you won a prize and asks for your password. What do you do? (a) tell a parent (b) click the link (c) forward it to friends (d) send the password
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) too good to be true (b) trusted sites agree (c) a clear date (d) calm, clear words
21. 21.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
22. 22.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: ALL CAPS and !!!? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
23. 23.True or false: “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a clear date? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
25. 25.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
26. 26.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a strange web address (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) a named source (d) asks for a password
27. 27.True or false: “calm, clear words” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) a trusted source (b) proof it is true (c) a fact (d) a warning sign
29. 29.True or false: “facts you can check” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “too good to be true” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
32. 32.📲 A message says, “Forward this to 10 people or bad luck!” What is the best step? (a) reply angrily (b) add more people (c) don’t forward it (d) forward it fast
33. 33.True or false: ““Share before deleted!”” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no pressure to share? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
35. 35.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) no source or date (b) asks for a password (c) a clear date (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
36. 36.True or false: “no pressure to share” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “a strange web address” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) no source or date (c) a prize you never won (d) a clear date
39. 39.True or false: “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) facts you can check (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) no pressure to share (d) trusted sites agree

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