Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 849 · 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: “The science textbook and an encyclopedia both say the Moon has no light of its own.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) share it to ask (b) believe the title (c) trust the photo (d) check trusted sources
3. 3.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) no pressure to share (b) trusted sites agree (c) facts you can check (d) a prize you never won
4. 4.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: ALL CAPS and !!!? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
5. 5.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a strange web address (b) no source or date (c) facts you can check (d) asks for a password
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) too good to be true (b) a strange web address (c) no pressure to share (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
7. 7.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
8. 8.True or false: “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “no source or date” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “a clear date” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
12. 12.True or false: “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear date (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) facts you can check (d) no pressure to share
14. 14.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for a password? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
15. 15.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “Is it colourful?” (b) “Who wrote this?” (c) “How many likes?” (d) “Is it long?”
16. 16.📲 A message says, “Forward this to 10 people or bad luck!” What is the best step? (a) forward it fast (b) reply angrily (c) don’t forward it (d) add more people
17. 17.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: calm, clear words? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
18. 18.True or false: “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) trusted sites agree (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) asks for your OTP (d) no source or date
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks for your OTP (b) a named source (c) no pressure to share (d) calm, clear words
21. 21.True or false: “trusted sites agree” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🧒 Someone you don’t know online asks for your home address. What do you do? (a) keep chatting (b) tell a trusted adult (c) share it (d) share a nearby place
23. 23.True or false: “asks for your OTP” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “a strange web address” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a strange web address? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
26. 26.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) calm, clear words (b) facts you can check (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) no pressure to share
27. 27.True or false: “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) facts you can check (b) asks for your OTP (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) asks for a password
29. 29.True or false: “too good to be true” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a named source (b) calm, clear words (c) a clear date (d) asks for a password
31. 31.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) a warning sign (b) proof it is true (c) a fact (d) a trusted source
32. 32.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
33. 33.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) a clear date (d) a prize you never won
34. 34.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no source or date? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
35. 35.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
36. 36.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a named source (b) trusted sites agree (c) a clear date (d) no source or date
37. 37.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The science textbook and an encyclopedia both say the Moon has no light of its own.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
38. 38.True or false: “a clear date” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
40. 40.🖼️ A photo looks strange and edited. What should you think? (a) it may be fake (b) it must be real (c) share it now (d) photos never lie

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