Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 841 · 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.🧒 Someone you don’t know online asks for your home address. What do you do? (a) keep chatting (b) share a nearby place (c) tell a trusted adult (d) share it
2. 2.True or false: “The science textbook and an encyclopedia both say the Moon has no light of its own.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) trusted sites agree (c) calm, clear words (d) facts you can check
4. 4.True or false: “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.📲 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
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusted sites agree (b) a strange web address (c) no pressure to share (d) calm, clear words
7. 7.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) trust the photo (b) believe the title (c) check trusted sources (d) share it to ask
8. 8.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: “Share before deleted!”? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
9. 9.True or false: “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for your OTP? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
11. 11.True or false: “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🖼️ A photo looks strange and edited. What should you think? (a) share it now (b) photos never lie (c) it must be real (d) it may be fake
13. 13.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
14. 14.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
15. 15.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) facts you can check (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) too good to be true (d) asks for your OTP
16. 16.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a clear date? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
17. 17.True or false: “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no pressure to share? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear date (b) a named source (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) no pressure to share
20. 20.True or false: “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “a clear date” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) facts you can check (b) calm, clear words (c) no pressure to share (d) asks for your OTP
23. 23.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a named source (b) calm, clear words (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) no pressure to share
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) asks for a password (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) trusted sites agree
26. 26.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a clear date (b) no pressure to share (c) trusted sites agree (d) “Share before deleted!”
27. 27.True or false: “a strange web address” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🛡️ 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
29. 29.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) calm, clear words (b) too good to be true (c) no pressure to share (d) a clear date
30. 30.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a strange web address (b) facts you can check (c) no pressure to share (d) trusted sites agree
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a named source (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) asks for your OTP (d) a strange web address
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no source or date (b) calm, clear words (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) a prize you never won
33. 33.True or false: “trusted sites agree” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “no pressure to share” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “facts you can check” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: too good to be true? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
37. 37.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: facts you can check? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
38. 38.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: ALL CAPS and !!!? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
39. 39.True or false: “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “asks for your OTP” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True

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