Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 943 · 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: “asks for a password” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “Is it long?” (b) “Is it colourful?” (c) “How many likes?” (d) “Who wrote this?”
3. 3.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a named source? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
4. 4.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for a password? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
5. 5.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
6. 6.True or false: “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.❓ 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
9. 9.🖼️ A photo looks strange and edited. What should you think? (a) photos never lie (b) it must be real (c) share it now (d) it may be fake
10. 10.True or false: “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
12. 12.True or false: “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) calm, clear words (b) a named source (c) a clear date (d) too good to be true
14. 14.📲 A message says, “Forward this to 10 people or bad luck!” What is the best step? (a) reply angrily (b) don’t forward it (c) forward it fast (d) add more people
15. 15.True or false: “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) facts you can check (b) a strange web address (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) no source or date
17. 17.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a prize you never won? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
18. 18.🧒 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
19. 19.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) calm, clear words (c) no pressure to share (d) trusted sites agree
20. 20.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
21. 21.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a named source (b) no source or date (c) calm, clear words (d) no pressure to share
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: “The science textbook and an encyclopedia both say the Moon has no light of its own.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) facts you can check (b) calm, clear words (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) a clear date
25. 25.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: facts you can check? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
26. 26.True or false: “trusted sites agree” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔐 A message says you won a prize and asks for your password. What do you do? (a) forward it to friends (b) tell a parent (c) click the link (d) send the password
28. 28.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: ALL CAPS and !!!? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
29. 29.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: trusted sites agree? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
30. 30.True or false: “ALL CAPS and !!!” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🛡️ 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
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a named source (b) no source or date (c) facts you can check (d) calm, clear words
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusted sites agree (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) too good to be true (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
34. 34.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
35. 35.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
36. 36.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: “Share before deleted!”? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
37. 37.True or false: “too good to be true” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) no source or date (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) a named source (d) too good to be true
39. 39.True or false: “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “no source or date” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True

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