Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 860 · 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: “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: ““Share before deleted!”” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “too good to be true” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) calm, clear words (b) facts you can check (c) trusted sites agree (d) too good to be true
5. 5.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) a fact (b) a trusted source (c) proof it is true (d) a warning sign
6. 6.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
7. 7.True or false: “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
11. 11.True or false: “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) trusted sites agree (b) facts you can check (c) too good to be true (d) calm, clear words
13. 13.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
14. 14.🖼️ A photo looks strange and edited. What should you think? (a) it may be fake (b) share it now (c) it must be real (d) photos never lie
15. 15.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a named source (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) trusted sites agree (d) calm, clear words
16. 16.True or false: “facts you can check” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
18. 18.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) trusted sites agree (b) facts you can check (c) calm, clear words (d) asks for a password
19. 19.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a strange web address? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear date (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) asks for a password
21. 21.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a named source? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
22. 22.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) share it to ask (b) believe the title (c) check trusted sources (d) trust the photo
23. 23.True or false: “facts you can check” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no pressure to share? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
25. 25.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) calm, clear words (b) asks for your OTP (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) asks for a password
26. 26.True or false: “The science textbook and an encyclopedia both say the Moon has no light of its own.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for a password? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
28. 28.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) asks for your OTP (b) a clear date (c) a named source (d) trusted sites agree
29. 29.🧒 Someone you don’t know online asks for your home address. What do you do? (a) keep chatting (b) share it (c) share a nearby place (d) tell a trusted adult
30. 30.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a clear date? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
31. 31.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: ALL CAPS and !!!? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
32. 32.True or false: “a prize you never won” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no source or date? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
34. 34.True or false: “a strange web address” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) trusted sites agree (c) asks for your OTP (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
36. 36.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: facts you can check? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
37. 37.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) no pressure to share (b) too good to be true (c) a prize you never won (d) a strange web address
38. 38.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “Who wrote this?” (b) “Is it colourful?” (c) “How many likes?” (d) “Is it long?”
39. 39.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a prize you never won (b) a named source (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) asks for your OTP
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a strange web address (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) calm, clear words (d) asks for your OTP

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