Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 966 · 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) facts you can check (b) trusted sites agree (c) a named source (d) asks for your OTP
2. 2.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
3. 3.True or false: “a named source” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “no pressure to share” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks for a password (b) too good to be true (c) a named source (d) no source or date
7. 7.📲 A message says, “Forward this to 10 people or bad luck!” What is the best step? (a) reply angrily (b) add more people (c) don’t forward it (d) forward it fast
8. 8.True or false: “asks for your OTP” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) a named source (c) a clear date (d) calm, clear words
10. 10.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: facts you can check? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks for a password (b) no source or date (c) a strange web address (d) no pressure to share
12. 12.True or false: “a prize you never won” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “asks for your OTP” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) trusted sites agree (b) too good to be true (c) a prize you never won (d) asks for a password
15. 15.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for a password? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
16. 16.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
17. 17.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: too good to be true? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
18. 18.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a prize you never won (b) a strange web address (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) facts you can check
19. 19.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
20. 20.True or false: “no source or date” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “a prize you never won” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a prize you never won (b) a clear date (c) asks for your OTP (d) “Share before deleted!”
23. 23.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: calm, clear words? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
24. 24.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
25. 25.True or false: “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.😱 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
27. 27.True or false: “a named source” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
29. 29.True or false: “a clear date” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “Is it colourful?” (b) “How many likes?” (c) “Who wrote this?” (d) “Is it long?”
31. 31.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
32. 32.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
33. 33.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) asks for a password (c) a named source (d) a prize you never won
34. 34.🛡️ 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
35. 35.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a named source (b) trusted sites agree (c) a prize you never won (d) no pressure to share
36. 36.True or false: “a strange web address” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no source or date? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a strange web address (b) calm, clear words (c) a prize you never won (d) no source or date
39. 39.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) no pressure to share (c) too good to be true (d) a prize you never won
40. 40.True or false: “ALL CAPS and !!!” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True

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