Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 947 · 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) a named source (b) no pressure to share (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) a clear date
2. 2.True or false: “asks for your OTP” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: ALL CAPS and !!!? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
5. 5.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) asks for a password (b) trusted sites agree (c) a clear date (d) facts you can check
6. 6.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) no pressure to share (b) calm, clear words (c) a named source (d) a strange web address
7. 7.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: facts you can check? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
8. 8.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
9. 9.True or false: “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “a named source” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: trusted sites agree? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
12. 12.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a named source (b) asks for your OTP (c) no source or date (d) a strange web address
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.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) no pressure to share (b) trusted sites agree (c) a prize you never won (d) a named source
15. 15.True or false: “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
17. 17.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) too good to be true (c) calm, clear words (d) asks for your OTP
19. 19.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) facts you can check (b) too good to be true (c) trusted sites agree (d) no pressure to share
20. 20.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
21. 21.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “How many likes?” (b) “Is it colourful?” (c) “Is it long?” (d) “Who wrote this?”
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) too good to be true (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) a prize you never won (d) no pressure to share
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear date (b) asks for a password (c) calm, clear words (d) no pressure to share
24. 24.True or false: “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “facts you can check” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a prize you never won? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
27. 27.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
28. 28.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: too good to be true? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
29. 29.True or false: “ALL CAPS and !!!” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
31. 31.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) believe the title (b) check trusted sources (c) share it to ask (d) trust the photo
32. 32.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a prize you never won (b) facts you can check (c) asks for your OTP (d) asks for a password
33. 33.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) too good to be true (c) a clear date (d) asks for your OTP
34. 34.🔐 A message says you won a prize and asks for your password. What do you do? (a) send the password (b) forward it to friends (c) click the link (d) tell a parent
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) too good to be true (b) a clear date (c) asks for your OTP (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusted sites agree (b) no pressure to share (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) a named source
37. 37.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for your OTP? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
38. 38.🧒 Someone you don’t know online asks for your home address. What do you do? (a) share it (b) keep chatting (c) tell a trusted adult (d) share a nearby place
39. 39.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) no source or date (c) calm, clear words (d) a prize you never won
40. 40.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) no pressure to share (b) trusted sites agree (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) a named source

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