Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 816 · 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: “asks for a password” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) a named source (c) no source or date (d) too good to be true
3. 3.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) no pressure to share (b) facts you can check (c) calm, clear words (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear date (b) facts you can check (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) a named source
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) no pressure to share (c) asks for a password (d) asks for your OTP
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) no pressure to share (c) a clear date (d) trusted sites agree
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear date (b) asks for a password (c) a prize you never won (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
8. 8.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for your OTP? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
9. 9.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a clear date (b) too good to be true (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) asks for a password
10. 10.True or false: “a named source” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) no pressure to share (b) no source or date (c) asks for a password (d) a prize you never won
12. 12.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) a fact (b) a trusted source (c) proof it is true (d) a warning sign
13. 13.True or false: “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: too good to be true? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
15. 15.🖼️ A photo looks strange and edited. What should you think? (a) it must be real (b) share it now (c) photos never lie (d) it may be fake
16. 16.True or false: “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
18. 18.True or false: “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
20. 20.True or false: “calm, clear words” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a prize you never won? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
22. 22.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: trusted sites agree? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
23. 23.True or false: “facts you can check” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: facts you can check? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
25. 25.True or false: “ALL CAPS and !!!” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: calm, clear words? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
27. 27.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a strange web address? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
28. 28.True or false: “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “too good to be true” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for a password? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
31. 31.🛡️ 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
32. 32.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a named source (b) facts you can check (c) asks for your OTP (d) trusted sites agree
33. 33.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) asks for your OTP (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) a named source (d) a strange web address
34. 34.True or false: “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no source or date? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
36. 36.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no pressure to share (b) trusted sites agree (c) a named source (d) too good to be true
38. 38.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) no pressure to share (b) a named source (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 likely fake. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy

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