Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 858 · 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: “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) calm, clear words (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) asks for a password (d) too good to be true
3. 3.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) asks for your OTP (b) trusted sites agree (c) facts you can check (d) calm, clear words
4. 4.True or false: “asks for your OTP” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) facts you can check (b) calm, clear words (c) a named source (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
6. 6.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) a fact (b) a warning sign (c) proof it is true (d) a trusted source
7. 7.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) asks for a password (b) asks for your OTP (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) a named source
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear date (b) asks for a password (c) no pressure to share (d) facts you can check
9. 9.True or false: “a named source” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.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) no pressure to share
11. 11.True or false: “a prize you never won” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for a password? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
13. 13.True or false: “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🧒 Someone you don’t know online asks for your home address. What do you do? (a) share a nearby place (b) keep chatting (c) share it (d) tell a trusted adult
15. 15.True or false: “ALL CAPS and !!!” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: “Share before deleted!”? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
17. 17.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no pressure to share (b) a strange web address (c) no source or date (d) too good to be true
19. 19.True or false: “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a prize you never won (b) no source or date (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) a named source
21. 21.True or false: “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) trusted sites agree (b) too good to be true (c) a prize you never won (d) no source or date
23. 23.True or false: “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “a named source” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a named source? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
26. 26.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) trusted sites agree (b) no source or date (c) a clear date (d) facts you can check
27. 27.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no pressure to share? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
28. 28.📲 A message says, “Forward this to 10 people or bad luck!” What is the best step? (a) forward it fast (b) add more people (c) don’t forward it (d) reply angrily
29. 29.True or false: “no source or date” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) too good to be true (b) trusted sites agree (c) a named source (d) no pressure to share
31. 31.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: calm, clear words? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
32. 32.🔐 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
33. 33.True or false: “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: trusted sites agree? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
35. 35.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) asks for a password (b) no pressure to share (c) a named source (d) a clear date
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) too good to be true (b) a clear date (c) facts you can check (d) calm, clear words
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) a clear date (d) asks for your OTP
38. 38.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a prize you never won? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear date (b) trusted sites agree (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) a named source
40. 40.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake

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