Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 831 · 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) True (b) False
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusted sites agree (b) calm, clear words (c) facts you can check (d) “Share before deleted!”
3. 3.True or false: “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) too good to be true (c) a prize you never won (d) facts you can check
5. 5.True or false: “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: ALL CAPS and !!!? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
9. 9.🔐 A message says you won a prize and asks for your password. What do you do? (a) click the link (b) send the password (c) tell a parent (d) forward it to friends
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusted sites agree (b) no source or date (c) facts you can check (d) a clear date
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks for your OTP (b) a named source (c) asks for a password (d) a prize you never won
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) too good to be true (c) a strange web address (d) a clear date
13. 13.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) too good to be true (b) calm, clear words (c) a clear date (d) a named source
14. 14.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a named source (b) a prize you never won (c) a clear date (d) calm, clear words
15. 15.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) too good to be true (c) asks for a password (d) a named source
16. 16.True or false: “a strange web address” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🧒 Someone you don’t know online asks for your home address. What do you do? (a) share it (b) keep chatting (c) tell a trusted adult (d) share a nearby place
18. 18.True or false: “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.📲 A message says, “Forward this to 10 people or bad luck!” What is the best step? (a) don’t forward it (b) add more people (c) forward it fast (d) reply angrily
20. 20.True or false: “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “asks for your OTP” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) no pressure to share (c) a strange web address (d) a prize you never won
23. 23.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no source or date? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
24. 24.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
25. 25.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) believe the title (b) trust the photo (c) check trusted sources (d) share it to ask
26. 26.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) calm, clear words (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) facts you can check (d) a clear date
27. 27.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) a fact (b) a warning sign (c) a trusted source (d) proof it is true
28. 28.True or false: “calm, clear words” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: calm, clear words? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
30. 30.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) trusted sites agree (b) no pressure to share (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) a named source
31. 31.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
32. 32.True or false: “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” is more trustworthy. (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.🖼️ A photo looks strange and edited. What should you think? (a) it must be real (b) it may be fake (c) photos never lie (d) share it now
35. 35.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a named source? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
36. 36.True or false: “asks for a password” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for a password? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
38. 38.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for your OTP? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
39. 39.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no pressure to share? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
40. 40.True or false: “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False

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