Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 890 · 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.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
2. 2.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
3. 3.True or false: “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “a strange web address” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: facts you can check? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
6. 6.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) trusted sites agree (c) a clear date (d) calm, clear words
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) a clear date (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) asks for your OTP
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a strange web address (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) a prize you never won (d) facts you can check
9. 9.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) a trusted source (b) a warning sign (c) a fact (d) proof it is true
10. 10.🔐 A message says you won a prize and asks for your password. What do you do? (a) send the password (b) forward it to friends (c) click the link (d) tell a parent
11. 11.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
12. 12.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no source or date? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
13. 13.True or false: “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: too good to be true? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
15. 15.🖼️ A photo looks strange and edited. What should you think? (a) share it now (b) photos never lie (c) it may be fake (d) it must be real
16. 16.True or false: “a named source” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “calm, clear words” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
20. 20.True or false: “too good to be true” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: calm, clear words? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
22. 22.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: “Share before deleted!”? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
23. 23.True or false: “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
25. 25.True or false: “facts you can check” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: trusted sites agree? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
27. 27.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) calm, clear words (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) too good to be true
28. 28.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a clear date? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
29. 29.🧒 Someone you don’t know online asks for your home address. What do you do? (a) tell a trusted adult (b) share it (c) share a nearby place (d) keep chatting
30. 30.📲 A message says, “Forward this to 10 people or bad luck!” What is the best step? (a) don’t forward it (b) reply angrily (c) forward it fast (d) add more people
31. 31.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a strange web address (b) facts you can check (c) calm, clear words (d) no pressure to share
32. 32.🛡️ 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
33. 33.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) no source or date
34. 34.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) facts you can check (b) a clear date (c) trusted sites agree (d) asks for a password
35. 35.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
36. 36.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a named source (b) asks for your OTP (c) facts you can check (d) calm, clear words
37. 37.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusted sites agree (b) asks for your OTP (c) a clear date (d) facts you can check
39. 39.True or false: “The science textbook and an encyclopedia both say the Moon has no light of its own.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “Who wrote this?” (b) “How many likes?” (c) “Is it colourful?” (d) “Is it long?”

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