Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 870 · 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.❓ 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
2. 2.True or false: “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
4. 4.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
5. 5.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
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no pressure to share (b) facts you can check (c) a strange web address (d) a clear date
7. 7.True or false: ““Share before deleted!”” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) facts you can check (b) a prize you never won (c) a clear date (d) no pressure to share
9. 9.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
10. 10.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
11. 11.True or false: “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.📲 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
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks for your OTP (b) too good to be true (c) calm, clear words (d) “Share before deleted!”
14. 14.True or false: “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusted sites agree (b) too good to be true (c) a prize you never won (d) no source or date
16. 16.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a clear date (b) a named source (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) no pressure to share
17. 17.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) too good to be true (b) a named source (c) no pressure to share (d) a clear date
18. 18.True or false: “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “trusted sites agree” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “no pressure to share” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: trusted sites agree? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
22. 22.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “Who wrote this?” (b) “Is it long?” (c) “How many likes?” (d) “Is it colourful?”
23. 23.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) no source or date (b) calm, clear words (c) facts you can check (d) a clear date
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusted sites agree (b) a clear date (c) no pressure to share (d) asks for a password
25. 25.🔐 A message says you won a prize and asks for your password. What do you do? (a) click the link (b) forward it to friends (c) tell a parent (d) send the password
26. 26.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a named source? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
27. 27.True or false: “too good to be true” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a prize you never won (b) asks for your OTP (c) a clear date (d) too good to be true
29. 29.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: facts you can check? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
30. 30.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) a warning sign (b) a fact (c) proof it is true (d) a trusted source
31. 31.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) trusted sites agree (b) a clear date (c) facts you can check (d) a strange web address
32. 32.🛡️ 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
33. 33.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
34. 34.True or false: “too good to be true” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a strange web address (b) asks for your OTP (c) trusted sites agree (d) asks for a password
36. 36.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: ALL CAPS and !!!? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
37. 37.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks for your OTP (b) a named source (c) facts you can check (d) a clear date
39. 39.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) trusted sites agree (b) facts you can check (c) a clear date (d) asks for your OTP
40. 40.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: too good to be true? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign

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