Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 903 · 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: “no source or date” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: ““Share before deleted!”” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) too good to be true (b) no pressure to share (c) a named source (d) trusted sites agree
4. 4.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
5. 5.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a prize you never won? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
6. 6.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
7. 7.📲 A message says, “Forward this to 10 people or bad luck!” What is the best step? (a) add more people (b) reply angrily (c) don’t forward it (d) forward it fast
8. 8.True or false: “a clear date” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) calm, clear words (b) no source or date (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) too good to be true
10. 10.True or false: “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.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
12. 12.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for a password? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
13. 13.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) no pressure to share (d) a prize you never won
14. 14.True or false: “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no pressure to share (b) a named source (c) calm, clear words (d) a strange web address
16. 16.True or false: “asks for a password” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) calm, clear words (b) a clear date (c) no pressure to share (d) a strange web address
18. 18.True or false: “ALL CAPS and !!!” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “asks for a password” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: ALL CAPS and !!!? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
21. 21.True or false: “a named source” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
23. 23.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
24. 24.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
25. 25.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no pressure to share? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
26. 26.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a prize you never won (b) a clear date (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) no source or date
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no source or date (b) a clear date (c) asks for a password (d) asks for your OTP
28. 28.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
29. 29.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
30. 30.True or false: “no source or date” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: trusted sites agree? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
32. 32.True or false: “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “calm, clear words” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🧒 Someone you don’t know online asks for your home address. What do you do? (a) share a nearby place (b) tell a trusted adult (c) share it (d) keep chatting
35. 35.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) trusted sites agree (b) asks for a password (c) no pressure to share (d) calm, clear words
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) calm, clear words (b) no pressure to share (c) trusted sites agree (d) no source or date
37. 37.🔐 A message says you won a prize and asks for your password. What do you do? (a) click the link (b) send the password (c) tell a parent (d) forward it to friends
38. 38.True or false: “a strange web address” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) trusted sites agree (c) a strange web address (d) “Share before deleted!”

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