Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 908 · 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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) calm, clear words (b) trusted sites agree (c) a prize you never won (d) a named source
2. 2.True or false: “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “too good to be true” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for a password? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
6. 6.True or false: “trusted sites agree” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) facts you can check (b) calm, clear words (c) a strange web address (d) no pressure to share
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) no source or date (c) a clear date (d) asks for your OTP
9. 9.True or false: “a strange web address” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) check trusted sources (b) believe the title (c) share it to ask (d) trust the photo
11. 11.True or false: “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “a prize you never won” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: calm, clear words? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
14. 14.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
15. 15.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no source or date? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
16. 16.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) asks for a password (b) facts you can check (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) asks for your OTP
17. 17.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks for a password (b) no pressure to share (c) calm, clear words (d) trusted sites agree
19. 19.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a clear date (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) trusted sites agree (d) a named source
20. 20.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “How many likes?” (b) “Is it colourful?” (c) “Is it long?” (d) “Who wrote this?”
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks for your OTP (b) facts you can check (c) no pressure to share (d) a clear date
22. 22.True or false: “trusted sites agree” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “asks for your OTP” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
27. 27.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) too good to be true (b) no pressure to share (c) facts you can check (d) a named source
28. 28.🛡️ 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
29. 29.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) facts you can check (b) asks for a password (c) a named source (d) no pressure to share
30. 30.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a prize you never won? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
31. 31.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a strange web address? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
32. 32.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) trusted sites agree (b) no pressure to share (c) a named source (d) a prize you never won
33. 33.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) a clear date (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) no source or date
34. 34.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) no source or date (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) calm, clear words (d) asks for your OTP
35. 35.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
36. 36.True or false: “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a strange web address (b) asks for a password (c) a prize you never won (d) facts you can check
38. 38.True or false: “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) trusted sites agree (b) a named source (c) a strange web address (d) a clear date
40. 40.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no pressure to share? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign

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