Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 99 · 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.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
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks for a password (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) no source or date (d) trusted sites agree
4. 4.True or false: “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
6. 6.True or false: “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “Is it long?” (b) “Is it colourful?” (c) “Who wrote this?” (d) “How many likes?”
8. 8.True or false: “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
10. 10.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) trusted sites agree (b) asks for a password (c) facts you can check (d) a clear date
11. 11.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a prize you never won? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
12. 12.True or false: “a prize you never won” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “no pressure to share” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a prize you never won (b) trusted sites agree (c) a clear date (d) calm, clear words
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a strange web address (b) trusted sites agree (c) a named source (d) facts you can check
17. 17.🧒 Someone you don’t know online asks for your home address. What do you do? (a) share a nearby place (b) share it (c) keep chatting (d) tell a trusted adult
18. 18.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
19. 19.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) asks for your OTP (c) a prize you never won (d) a clear date
21. 21.True or false: “facts you can check” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “trusted sites agree” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “no source or date” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) trusted sites agree (c) a named source (d) facts you can check
25. 25.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: ALL CAPS and !!!? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
26. 26.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) facts you can check (b) asks for your OTP (c) trusted sites agree (d) a named source
27. 27.📲 A message says, “Forward this to 10 people or bad luck!” What is the best step? (a) add more people (b) reply angrily (c) forward it fast (d) don’t forward it
28. 28.True or false: “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no pressure to share? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
30. 30.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
31. 31.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) a trusted source (b) a fact (c) proof it is true (d) a warning sign
32. 32.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a named source? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
33. 33.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) asks for a password (b) asks for your OTP (c) trusted sites agree (d) “Share before deleted!”
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) calm, clear words (b) a named source (c) a prize you never won (d) a clear date
35. 35.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a clear date? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear date (b) a named source (c) facts you can check (d) asks for your OTP
37. 37.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
38. 38.True or false: “a prize you never won” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
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.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a strange web address? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign

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