Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 921 · 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) trusted sites agree (b) too good to be true (c) a strange web address (d) a prize you never won
2. 2.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) no pressure to share (c) a named source (d) a clear date
3. 3.True or false: “too good to be true” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “Is it colourful?” (b) “Who wrote this?” (c) “Is it long?” (d) “How many likes?”
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) a strange web address (c) too good to be true (d) calm, clear words
6. 6.True or false: “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) no pressure to share (b) facts you can check (c) calm, clear words (d) no source or date
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a strange web address (b) facts you can check (c) a named source (d) calm, clear words
9. 9.True or false: “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
13. 13.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) no source or date (b) a prize you never won (c) asks for a password (d) a named source
14. 14.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a prize you never won (b) too good to be true (c) a strange web address (d) no pressure to share
15. 15.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: facts you can check? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
16. 16.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
17. 17.🧒 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
18. 18.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a named source (b) asks for your OTP (c) trusted sites agree (d) facts you can check
19. 19.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
20. 20.🔐 A message says you won a prize and asks for your password. What do you do? (a) tell a parent (b) click the link (c) forward it to friends (d) send the password
21. 21.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a clear date (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) facts you can check (d) calm, clear words
22. 22.True or false: “calm, clear words” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) a fact (b) a trusted source (c) a warning sign (d) proof it is true
24. 24.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a clear date (b) too good to be true (c) facts you can check (d) trusted sites agree
25. 25.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a named source? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
26. 26.True or false: “calm, clear words” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.📲 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
28. 28.True or false: “a strange web address” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) asks for a password (b) a named source (c) no pressure to share (d) trusted sites agree
30. 30.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a clear date (b) a prize you never won (c) trusted sites agree (d) a named source
31. 31.True or false: “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “no pressure to share” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “a strange web address” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for a password? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
35. 35.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) believe the title (b) share it to ask (c) trust the photo (d) check trusted sources
36. 36.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: calm, clear words? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
37. 37.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: too good to be true? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
38. 38.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: trusted sites agree? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
39. 39.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a named source (b) a clear date (c) a prize you never won (d) calm, clear words

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