Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 902 · 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: “calm, clear words” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) too good to be true (b) no source or date (c) asks for your OTP (d) a clear date
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks for a password (b) too good to be true (c) a clear date (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
4. 4.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
5. 5.True or false: “trusted sites agree” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a named source (b) asks for your OTP (c) a prize you never won (d) “Share before deleted!”
10. 10.❓ 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
11. 11.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no source or date? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
12. 12.True or false: “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a named source (b) a prize you never won (c) trusted sites agree (d) facts you can check
14. 14.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: trusted sites agree? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
15. 15.🛡️ 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
16. 16.True or false: ““Share before deleted!”” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a named source (b) calm, clear words (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) a clear date
18. 18.True or false: “no source or date” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a prize you never won (b) facts you can check (c) no pressure to share (d) a clear date
20. 20.True or false: “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: calm, clear words? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
23. 23.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) a warning sign (b) a trusted source (c) proof it is true (d) a fact
24. 24.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
25. 25.True or false: “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) facts you can check (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) a prize you never won
28. 28.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a prize you never won (b) trusted sites agree (c) no source or date (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
29. 29.🖼️ A photo looks strange and edited. What should you think? (a) it must be real (b) it may be fake (c) share it now (d) photos never lie
30. 30.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a clear date? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
31. 31.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) calm, clear words (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) no source or date
32. 32.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no pressure to share? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
33. 33.🔐 A message says you won a prize and asks for your password. What do you do? (a) send the password (b) click the link (c) forward it to friends (d) tell a parent
34. 34.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
35. 35.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: facts you can check? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
36. 36.📲 A message says, “Forward this to 10 people or bad luck!” What is the best step? (a) forward it fast (b) don’t forward it (c) add more people (d) reply angrily
37. 37.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
38. 38.True or false: “a strange web address” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for your OTP? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
40. 40.True or false: “asks for your OTP” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False

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