Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 851 · 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 more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a clear date? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear date (b) a strange web address (c) facts you can check (d) calm, clear words
4. 4.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a prize you never won? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
5. 5.True or false: “trusted sites agree” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.📲 A message says, “Forward this to 10 people or bad luck!” What is the best step? (a) add more people (b) don’t forward it (c) forward it fast (d) reply angrily
7. 7.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a strange web address? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
8. 8.True or false: “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) too good to be true (b) no pressure to share (c) no source or date (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
10. 10.True or false: “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🧒 Someone you don’t know online asks for your home address. What do you do? (a) share a nearby place (b) share it (c) keep chatting (d) tell a trusted adult
12. 12.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: calm, clear words? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
13. 13.🛡️ 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
14. 14.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) a fact (b) a trusted source (c) a warning sign (d) proof it is true
15. 15.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
16. 16.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no source or date? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
17. 17.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) trusted sites agree (b) calm, clear words (c) asks for your OTP (d) a named source
18. 18.🔐 A message says you won a prize and asks for your password. What do you do? (a) send the password (b) tell a parent (c) click the link (d) forward it to friends
19. 19.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) no pressure to share (b) no source or date (c) facts you can check (d) a clear date
20. 20.True or false: “asks for a password” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🖼️ 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
22. 22.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) calm, clear words (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) a named source (d) a clear date
23. 23.True or false: “too good to be true” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “asks for your OTP” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks for a password (b) trusted sites agree (c) a strange web address (d) too good to be true
26. 26.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
27. 27.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) believe the title (b) check trusted sources (c) share it to ask (d) trust the photo
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) facts you can check (b) calm, clear words (c) asks for your OTP (d) no pressure to share
29. 29.True or false: “no pressure to share” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a named source (b) a clear date (c) a strange web address (d) trusted sites agree
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) a named source (c) a strange web address (d) a prize you never won
32. 32.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) no pressure to share (b) a named source (c) facts you can check (d) too good to be true
33. 33.True or false: “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) trusted sites agree (c) no source or date (d) a prize you never won
35. 35.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no pressure to share? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
36. 36.True or false: “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “no source or date” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) too good to be true (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) facts you can check (d) no source or date
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) facts you can check (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) trusted sites agree (d) a named source

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