Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 83 · 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: “a strange web address” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “facts you can check” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) no pressure to share (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) no source or date (d) too good to be true
4. 4.True or false: “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks for your OTP (b) a named source (c) no pressure to share (d) calm, clear words
7. 7.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) a trusted source (b) a warning sign (c) a fact (d) proof it is true
8. 8.True or false: “asks for your OTP” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “asks for a password” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: ALL CAPS and !!!? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
12. 12.True or false: “asks for a password” 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) asks for a password (b) a named source (c) asks for your OTP (d) “Share before deleted!”
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) too good to be true (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) a named source (d) asks for your OTP
15. 15.True or false: “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “a clear date” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “too good to be true” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔐 A message says you won a prize and asks for your password. What do you do? (a) forward it to friends (b) click the link (c) tell a parent (d) send the password
19. 19.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) calm, clear words (b) a clear date (c) a named source (d) a prize you never won
20. 20.True or false: “calm, clear words” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “a named source” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) facts you can check (b) calm, clear words (c) a strange web address (d) a clear date
25. 25.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
26. 26.True or false: “a prize you never won” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for your OTP? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
28. 28.🧒 Someone you don’t know online asks for your home address. What do you do? (a) share it (b) tell a trusted adult (c) keep chatting (d) share a nearby place
29. 29.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) believe the title (b) trust the photo (c) share it to ask (d) check trusted sources
30. 30.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) calm, clear words (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) a named source (d) trusted sites agree
32. 32.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusted sites agree (b) a strange web address (c) no pressure to share (d) facts you can check
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) too good to be true (b) calm, clear words (c) asks for a password (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
35. 35.True or false: “no pressure to share” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) calm, clear words (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) trusted sites agree (d) a clear date
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no pressure to share (b) no source or date (c) trusted sites agree (d) calm, clear words
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) asks for a password (c) a strange web address (d) no pressure to share
39. 39.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no source or date? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
40. 40.True or false: “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False

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