Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 936 · 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 likely fake. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) no source or date (b) too good to be true (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) a named source
3. 3.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
4. 4.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) trusted sites agree (b) a strange web address (c) no pressure to share (d) a named source
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) calm, clear words (b) facts you can check (c) a named source (d) a strange web address
6. 6.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a clear date (b) asks for your OTP (c) calm, clear words (d) a named source
7. 7.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a prize you never won? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
8. 8.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
9. 9.True or false: “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a strange web address (b) a prize you never won (c) no pressure to share (d) “Share before deleted!”
12. 12.True or false: “asks for your OTP” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “a named source” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks for your OTP (b) calm, clear words (c) a prize you never won (d) “Share before deleted!”
16. 16.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) no source or date (c) asks for a password (d) trusted sites agree
18. 18.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) asks for your OTP (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) a clear date
19. 19.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no pressure to share? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
20. 20.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) a trusted source (b) a warning sign (c) a fact (d) proof it is true
21. 21.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: facts you can check? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
22. 22.True or false: “The science textbook and an encyclopedia both say the Moon has no light of its own.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “Is it long?” (b) “Is it colourful?” (c) “How many likes?” (d) “Who wrote this?”
24. 24.🧒 Someone you don’t know online asks for your home address. What do you do? (a) keep chatting (b) share it (c) tell a trusted adult (d) share a nearby place
25. 25.True or false: “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for a password? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
27. 27.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a named source? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
28. 28.True or false: “a clear date” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
30. 30.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a strange web address? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
31. 31.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) too good to be true (b) a prize you never won (c) calm, clear words (d) “Share before deleted!”
32. 32.True or false: “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “a prize you never won” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) trust the photo (b) share it to ask (c) believe the title (d) check trusted sources
35. 35.🔐 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) send the password (d) forward it to friends
36. 36.True or false: “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) no source or date (b) a named source (c) trusted sites agree (d) calm, clear words
38. 38.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: ALL CAPS and !!!? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
39. 39.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for your OTP? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
40. 40.📲 A message says, “Forward this to 10 people or bad luck!” What is the best step? (a) forward it fast (b) reply angrily (c) add more people (d) don’t forward it

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