Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 919 · 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 of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a named source (b) facts you can check (c) a prize you never won (d) calm, clear words
2. 2.True or false: “a clear date” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “no source or date” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) facts you can check (b) asks for your OTP (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) a strange web address
5. 5.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) a warning sign (b) a trusted source (c) a fact (d) proof it is true
6. 6.True or false: “asks for your OTP” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.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) “Share before deleted!”
9. 9.True or false: “a named source” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: ALL CAPS and !!!? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
11. 11.True or false: “no source or date” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “a named source” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) too good to be true (c) a prize you never won (d) a clear date
14. 14.True or false: “trusted sites agree” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
16. 16.True or false: “no pressure to share” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) a prize you never won (c) no source or date (d) trusted sites agree
18. 18.True or false: “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: trusted sites agree? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
20. 20.🛡️ 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
21. 21.True or false: “facts you can check” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) no source or date (b) trusted sites agree (c) a named source (d) calm, clear words
23. 23.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
24. 24.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) trust the photo (b) believe the title (c) share it to ask (d) check trusted sources
25. 25.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a clear date (b) calm, clear words (c) a strange web address (d) no pressure to share
26. 26.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
27. 27.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
28. 28.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
29. 29.📲 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
30. 30.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) calm, clear words (c) a clear date (d) a named source
31. 31.🧒 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) keep chatting (d) share it
32. 32.True or false: “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) a prize you never won (c) asks for a password (d) no pressure to share
34. 34.True or false: “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a named source (b) calm, clear words (c) a clear date (d) asks for a password
36. 36.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “Is it long?” (b) “Is it colourful?” (c) “Who wrote this?” (d) “How many likes?”
37. 37.True or false: “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a prize you never won? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
39. 39.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: facts you can check? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) a prize you never won (d) a named source

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