Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 922 · 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: “The science textbook and an encyclopedia both say the Moon has no light of its own.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
3. 3.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) no pressure to share (b) a prize you never won (c) a clear date (d) facts you can check
4. 4.True or false: “asks for your OTP” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a clear date (b) trusted sites agree (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) a named source
6. 6.True or false: “trusted sites agree” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) trusted sites agree (b) calm, clear words (c) a clear date (d) “Share before deleted!”
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusted sites agree (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) no source or date (d) asks for a password
9. 9.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a clear date? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
10. 10.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) believe the title (b) trust the photo (c) check trusted sources (d) share it to ask
11. 11.True or false: “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no source or date? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
13. 13.True or false: “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for your OTP? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
15. 15.True or false: “asks for a password” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “no pressure to share” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “no pressure to share” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) facts you can check (b) no source or date (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) a strange web address
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks for a password (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) calm, clear words (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
20. 20.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a prize you never won? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
21. 21.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) a fact (b) a warning sign (c) a trusted source (d) proof it is true
22. 22.🔐 A message says you won a prize and asks for your password. What do you do? (a) tell a parent (b) send the password (c) forward it to friends (d) click the link
23. 23.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
24. 24.🖼️ A photo looks strange and edited. What should you think? (a) share it now (b) it must be real (c) photos never lie (d) it may be fake
25. 25.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: ALL CAPS and !!!? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
26. 26.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
27. 27.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: “Share before deleted!”? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a prize you never won (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) asks for your OTP (d) a clear date
29. 29.True or false: “a strange web address” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “too good to be true” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) trusted sites agree (c) a named source (d) a clear date
33. 33.🧒 Someone you don’t know online asks for your home address. What do you do? (a) keep chatting (b) tell a trusted adult (c) share it (d) share a nearby place
34. 34.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) asks for a password (c) a named source (d) asks for your OTP
35. 35.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
36. 36.True or false: “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.📲 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
39. 39.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) trusted sites agree (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) a strange web address (d) no source or date
40. 40.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) asks for your OTP (b) trusted sites agree (c) a named source (d) a clear date

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