Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 958 · 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) asks for a password (b) calm, clear words (c) a clear date (d) trusted sites agree
2. 2.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: trusted sites agree? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
3. 3.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) asks for your OTP (b) facts you can check (c) a named source (d) calm, clear words
4. 4.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a named source? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
5. 5.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a strange web address? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
6. 6.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) proof it is true (b) a trusted source (c) a warning sign (d) a fact
7. 7.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) trusted sites agree (b) a clear date (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) facts you can check
8. 8.True or false: “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a prize you never won (b) no source or date (c) a named source (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
11. 11.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
12. 12.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) no source or date (b) a clear date (c) asks for a password (d) asks for your OTP
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no source or date (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) trusted sites agree
14. 14.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks for your OTP (b) a prize you never won (c) calm, clear words (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
16. 16.True or false: “a strange web address” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a clear date? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
19. 19.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
20. 20.True or false: “a strange web address” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “a clear date” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: facts you can check? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks for a password (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) a strange web address (d) a named source
24. 24.True or false: “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: too good to be true? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
26. 26.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) too good to be true (b) a strange web address (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) facts you can check
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a prize you never won (b) too good to be true (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) a clear date
28. 28.True or false: “asks for a password” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a named source (b) facts you can check (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) no pressure to share
30. 30.True or false: “a named source” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no source or date (b) asks for your OTP (c) no pressure to share (d) asks for a password
33. 33.📲 A message says, “Forward this to 10 people or bad luck!” What is the best step? (a) don’t forward it (b) forward it fast (c) add more people (d) reply angrily
34. 34.🔐 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
35. 35.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
36. 36.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “How many likes?” (b) “Is it long?” (c) “Is it colourful?” (d) “Who wrote this?”
37. 37.True or false: “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a strange web address (b) facts you can check (c) no source or date (d) too good to be true
39. 39.🧒 Someone you don’t know online asks for your home address. What do you do? (a) tell a trusted adult (b) keep chatting (c) share it (d) share a nearby place
40. 40.🖼️ A photo looks strange and edited. What should you think? (a) it may be fake (b) it must be real (c) photos never lie (d) share it now

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