Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 93 · 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) no pressure to share (c) asks for a password (d) calm, clear words
2. 2.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) no source or date (b) a strange web address (c) calm, clear words (d) asks for a password
3. 3.🔐 A message says you won a prize and asks for your password. What do you do? (a) click the link (b) forward it to friends (c) tell a parent (d) send the password
4. 4.True or false: “a strange web address” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a prize you never won (b) no source or date (c) no pressure to share (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
6. 6.True or false: “too good to be true” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🖼️ A photo looks strange and edited. What should you think? (a) photos never lie (b) it may be fake (c) share it now (d) it must be real
8. 8.True or false: “a clear date” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) check trusted sources (b) trust the photo (c) share it to ask (d) believe the title
10. 10.True or false: “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) trusted sites agree (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) no source or date
12. 12.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “Is it long?” (b) “How many likes?” (c) “Who wrote this?” (d) “Is it colourful?”
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks for a password (b) a clear date (c) a named source (d) no pressure to share
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a named source (b) too good to be true (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) a prize you never won
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks for your OTP (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) a clear date (d) asks for a password
16. 16.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a prize you never won? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
17. 17.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
18. 18.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) calm, clear words (b) a named source (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) a clear date
19. 19.🧒 Someone you don’t know online asks for your home address. What do you do? (a) share a nearby place (b) share it (c) keep chatting (d) tell a trusted adult
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a prize you never won (b) trusted sites agree (c) a strange web address (d) too good to be true
21. 21.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: ALL CAPS and !!!? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
22. 22.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) no source or date (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) a named source (d) asks for your OTP
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) calm, clear words (b) a clear date (c) facts you can check (d) no source or date
24. 24.True or false: “no source or date” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.📲 A message says, “Forward this to 10 people or bad luck!” What is the best step? (a) don’t forward it (b) reply angrily (c) add more people (d) forward it fast
26. 26.True or false: “trusted sites agree” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) facts you can check (b) calm, clear words (c) no pressure to share (d) a prize you never won
28. 28.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for a password? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) calm, clear words (b) no pressure to share (c) facts you can check (d) asks for your OTP
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) facts you can check (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) a named source (d) a clear date
31. 31.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: too good to be true? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
32. 32.True or false: “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for your OTP? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
34. 34.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) facts you can check (b) asks for a password (c) a strange web address (d) “Share before deleted!”
35. 35.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) a fact (b) proof it is true (c) a warning sign (d) a trusted source
36. 36.True or false: “a strange web address” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) no pressure to share (c) a prize you never won (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
38. 38.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) no pressure to share (b) trusted sites agree (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) calm, clear words
39. 39.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a named source (b) too good to be true (c) no pressure to share (d) a clear date

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