Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 828 · 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: “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “a prize you never won” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
4. 4.🔐 A message says you won a prize and asks for your password. What do you do? (a) forward it to friends (b) tell a parent (c) click the link (d) send the password
5. 5.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a clear date? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks for your OTP (b) trusted sites agree (c) facts you can check (d) calm, clear words
7. 7.True or false: “trusted sites agree” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) no pressure to share (c) a clear date (d) trusted sites agree
9. 9.📲 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
10. 10.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) proof it is true (b) a warning sign (c) a fact (d) a trusted source
11. 11.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) check trusted sources (b) believe the title (c) share it to ask (d) trust the photo
12. 12.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: facts you can check? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
13. 13.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) no pressure to share (b) calm, clear words (c) too good to be true (d) a named source
14. 14.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: trusted sites agree? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
15. 15.True or false: “a named source” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
17. 17.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
18. 18.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a named source (b) no pressure to share (c) facts you can check (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
19. 19.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: ALL CAPS and !!!? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
20. 20.True or false: “trusted sites agree” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no source or date? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
22. 22.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
23. 23.🛡️ 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
24. 24.🖼️ A photo looks strange and edited. What should you think? (a) it must be real (b) it may be fake (c) share it now (d) photos never lie
25. 25.True or false: “no source or date” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) too good to be true (b) a strange web address (c) facts you can check (d) “Share before deleted!”
27. 27.True or false: “The science textbook and an encyclopedia both say the Moon has no light of its own.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
29. 29.True or false: “asks for your OTP” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
34. 34.True or false: “calm, clear words” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “no pressure to share” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “Is it long?” (b) “Is it colourful?” (c) “Who wrote this?” (d) “How many likes?”
38. 38.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for your OTP? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
39. 39.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) no source or date (b) calm, clear words (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) asks for your OTP
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no pressure to share (b) a strange web address (c) no source or date (d) “Share before deleted!”

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