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Warm-up: Fact or Fake?
Some of these sound crazy but are true. Some sound true but are fake!
What is fake news?
Fake news is a story that is false or misleading,
made to look like real news.
4 Types of Fake News
Tap a card to flip it
Why do people make it?
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MoneyMore clicks = more advert money
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A jokePranks that get out of hand
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To change mindsMake you believe something or change political views
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To cause troubleSpread panic or damage someone's reputation
What Happens When It Spreads?
Pick a fake story. Every time it's shared, 3 more people see it. You decide what each person does!
👀 People who have seen it
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Seen itNot yetProtected
Investigate a Story
Tap the glowing parts of the story to find the clues. Find them all, then check the verdict!
Real or Fake?
Stories Checked
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Total Points
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1. Is it real or fake?
No warning signs needed. Press Check Answer!
2. Which signs can you spot?
Tap 2 warning signs.
Cheat Sheet
Fake News
Know it: A story that is false or misleading, made to look like real news.
Example: A made-up post saying all schools are closing tomorrow.
S.T.O.P. Before You Share
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Source
Who made it? Is the website or account real?
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Title
Is the headline SHOUTY, shocking or too good to be true?
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Other sites
Are trusted news sites reporting it too?
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Proof
Is there an author, a date, real facts, a real photo?
🚩 Warning Signs
🌐 A suspicious website or account (like bbc-newz-24.co)
📢 A SHOUTY headline with lots of !!!
❓ No author, no date, no proof ("experts say…")
🖼️ A photo that looks edited or made by AI
🙈 No other trusted news site is reporting it
😡 It tries to make you angry, scared or rush to share
✏️ Poor spelling and grammar
❤️ Lots of likes and shares does not mean it's true!
💥 Why It Matters
Fake news spreads fast. It can cause panic, hurt people and businesses, make people ill, and stop people trusting real news. Every share helps it grow — so if you're not sure, don't share!