WorksheetsDigital Detective
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 15mins
What does it mean if something online is “fake”?
It is boring
It is not true or tries to trick you
It is only for adults
It is always funny
Which of these is the BEST first thing to do when you see a surprising post online?
Share it right away
Believe it because it looks cool
Check who made it
Ignore it forever
One of the “3 S’s” for spotting fake content is SOURCE. What does SOURCE mean?
How fast the internet is
Who made or posted it
How many likes it has
What color the picture is
A video says: “Kids can fly if they jump off a couch!”
Which “S” helps you know this is fake?
Source
Search
Sense
Share
Why can pictures online sometimes be misleading?
Cameras are broken
Pictures are always fake
iPads make bad pictures
Pictures can be edited or created with AI
If a website has LOTS of ads and pop-ups, what should you think?
It must be real
It is safe to trust
It might not be trustworthy
It is a school website
Which of these is a good way to SEARCH to see if something is real?
Look for the same info on other websites
Ask only your best friend
Believe the first thing you see
Count how many emojis are used
Someone sends you a message saying you won a free iPad—but you didn’t enter a contest. What should you do?
Click the link fast
Give your name and address
Ask a trust adult first
Send it to everyone
Which headline sounds MOST like clickbait?
"School Closed Today Due to Snow"
"Local Dog Wins Pet Award"
"YOU WON'T BELIEVE What This Kid Did at School!!!"
"Weather Forecast for This Week"
Which “S” do you think is MOST helpful when spotting fake content?
Source
Sense
Search
Which question made you think the most? (Explain your reason why)
