Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 923 · 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) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) no source or date (d) too good to be true
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusted sites agree (b) a named source (c) facts you can check (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
3. 3.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “Who wrote this?” (b) “Is it long?” (c) “Is it colourful?” (d) “How many likes?”
4. 4.True or false: “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) no source or date (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) asks for your OTP (d) calm, clear words
6. 6.True or false: “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) asks for your OTP (b) trusted sites agree (c) asks for a password (d) a strange web address
8. 8.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: too good to be true? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) a clear date (c) asks for a password (d) a prize you never won
10. 10.🖼️ A photo looks strange and edited. What should you think? (a) photos never lie (b) share it now (c) it must be real (d) it may be fake
11. 11.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
12. 12.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a named source (b) a clear date (c) no pressure to share (d) asks for your OTP
13. 13.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) calm, clear words
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.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) share it to ask (b) check trusted sources (c) believe the title (d) trust the photo
16. 16.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a strange web address? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
17. 17.True or false: “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a prize you never won? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
19. 19.True or false: “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a named source (b) facts you can check (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) trusted sites agree
21. 21.🛡️ 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
22. 22.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
23. 23.True or false: “no source or date” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: facts you can check? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
25. 25.True or false: “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) a strange web address (c) asks for a password (d) a named source
27. 27.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: calm, clear words? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
28. 28.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no pressure to share? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
29. 29.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) trusted sites agree (b) a clear date (c) too good to be true (d) calm, clear words
30. 30.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) trusted sites agree (b) a clear date (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) no pressure to share
31. 31.True or false: “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks for your OTP (b) a strange web address (c) too good to be true (d) facts you can check
35. 35.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) asks for a password (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) no pressure to share (d) a prize you never won
36. 36.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) a fact (b) a warning sign (c) proof it is true (d) a trusted source
37. 37.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) trusted sites agree (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) facts you can check (d) no pressure to share
38. 38.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
39. 39.True or false: “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🧒 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

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