Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 997 · 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: “no source or date” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) too good to be true (b) a clear date (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) “Share before deleted!”
3. 3.True or false: “too good to be true” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no source or date? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) calm, clear words (c) asks for your OTP (d) too good to be true
6. 6.🧒 Someone you don’t know online asks for your home address. What do you do? (a) keep chatting (b) share it (c) tell a trusted adult (d) share a nearby place
7. 7.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) proof it is true (b) a fact (c) a trusted source (d) a warning sign
8. 8.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) facts you can check (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) a named source (d) no pressure to share
9. 9.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) facts you can check (c) a named source (d) a clear date
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no source or date (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) trusted sites agree
11. 11.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no pressure to share? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
12. 12.True or false: “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) no source or date (b) a prize you never won (c) no pressure to share (d) “Share before deleted!”
14. 14.True or false: “a clear date” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a named source? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
16. 16.True or false: “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “a prize you never won” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “Is it long?” (b) “How many likes?” (c) “Who wrote this?” (d) “Is it colourful?”
19. 19.True or false: “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
22. 22.True or false: “ALL CAPS and !!!” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for your OTP? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
24. 24.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a named source (b) too good to be true (c) a strange web address (d) no source or date
25. 25.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a strange web address? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
26. 26.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
27. 27.True or false: “a strange web address” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “a prize you never won” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: trusted sites agree? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
31. 31.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: too good to be true? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
32. 32.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) no pressure to share (b) calm, clear words (c) asks for your OTP (d) facts you can check
33. 33.True or false: “facts you can check” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
35. 35.🖼️ A photo looks strange and edited. What should you think? (a) photos never lie (b) it may be fake (c) it must be real (d) share it now
36. 36.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a clear date (b) a named source (c) facts you can check (d) too good to be true
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) too good to be true (b) asks for your OTP (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) no pressure to share
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) asks for a password (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) facts you can check
39. 39.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusted sites agree (b) asks for your OTP (c) a clear date (d) a named source

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