Evaluating Online Information: A Guide for Fourth Graders

Question 1

Which of the following is an essential part of critical thinking?

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Analyzing information and considering different perspectives

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Accepting information without question

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Relying solely on personal beliefs

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Avoiding new information that challenges your opinions

Question 2

When evaluating online information, which of these tips can help you avoid being misled by false or inaccurate information?

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Check the author and publication date of the information.

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Always trust information from well-known websites.

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If you're unsure about the truthfulness of information, share it with others.

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Don't be concerned about misinformation; it's not a major issue.

Question 3

When you're checking if an online article is accurate, what's a good sign?

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It's written by an expert.

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The website ends in .gov or .edu.

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It has lots of colorful pictures.

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It agrees with your ideas.

Question 4

What is the main reason a website might have an 'About' page?

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To tell you about the website's owner and what it is for.

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To give you the website's phone number and address.

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To try to sell you something.

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To link you to other websites.

Question 5

What is the difference between a website and a web page?

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A website is made up of many web pages.

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A web page is made up of many websites.

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A website and a web page are the same thing.

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There is no difference between a website and a web page.

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of a search engine?

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Google

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YouTube

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Facebook

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Twitter

Question 7

What is the purpose of a URL?

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To show you where a web page is on the internet.

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To tell you what a web page is about.

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To help you find a web page.

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To show you the title of a web page.

Question 8

Which of the following is a good thing about using online sources?

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They are easy to find and use.

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They are always up-to-date.

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They are always right.

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They are always free.

Question 9

What is a key indicator of a reliable website?

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Updated content

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Numerous advertisements

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Lack of contact information

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Spelling and grammar errors

Question 10

What is the primary purpose of a bibliography?

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To acknowledge sources used

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To extend the paper's length

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To showcase the writer's knowledge

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To confuse the reader

Question 11

When evaluating online information, what is the most crucial aspect to consider?

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Being critical

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Being open-minded

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Being cautious

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Being respectful

Question 12

What is the main reason we should evaluate online information?

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To avoid being tricked by false or incorrect information

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To find the most popular and trending information

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To learn about everything on the internet

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To only use information from websites we already trust

Question 13

Which of these is an example of misinformation?

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A website that spreads a conspiracy theory

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A news article that favors a certain political party

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A blog that shares personal opinions on a topic

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A research paper published in a journal that other experts have reviewed

Question 14

Which of these is NOT a benefit of evaluating online information?

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It guarantees you'll never come across incorrect information online

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It helps you make better decisions

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It protects you from online scams and misinformation

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It makes you smarter about the world

Question 15

What's the first step in evaluating an online source?

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Identifying the author or organization responsible for it

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Figuring out the source's purpose

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Checking its references or links

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Reading the source carefully

Question 16

What do fact-checking websites do?

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Check if claims made online are true

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Find new and interesting information

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Show different views on current events

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Let you share information with others

Question 17

Which of these is NOT a type of online misinformation?

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Scientific research

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Fake news

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Deepfakes

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Viral hoaxes

Question 18

Which of these is an example of a biased search result?

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A news article that only says good things about one political candidate

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A scientific study that has been reviewed by experts

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A blog post that gives both sides of an argument

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A website owned by a company

Question 19

What's the difference between a primary and a secondary source?

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A primary source is created first, while a secondary source is created later using the primary source.

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A primary source is created by an expert, while a secondary source is created by a non-expert.

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A primary source is always more reliable than a secondary source.

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There is no difference between a primary and a secondary source.

Question 20

Which of these is NOT a reason why it's important to evaluate online information?

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To impress your friends

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To avoid spreading misinformation

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To make smart choices

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To improve your critical thinking skills

Question 21

What makes a website seem reliable?

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It provides contact details like an email address or phone number.

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It has a .com domain name.

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It uses many exclamation points to make the text seem exciting.

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It writes everything in capital letters.

Question 22

What could cause bias in an online news article?

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The writer of the article is a close friend of the person or group being written about.

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The article comes from a charity or non-profit group.

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The article is easy to read.

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The article includes many mistakes and errors.

Question 23

Which of these would be the best way to check if an online news article is correct?

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Compare it to articles from other sources or websites.

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Read it quickly and focus on the titles.

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Check when it was written and who wrote it.

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Believe everything you read online.

Question 24

Which of these should make you think twice about using a website?

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All of these.

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It asks for personal details like your name or address.

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It doesn't say who is in charge of it.

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It has a lot of pop-ups that appear as you browse.

Question 25

What should you do if you're unsure about the accuracy of information you find online?

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Check multiple sources to confirm

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Ignore it

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Share it with your friends

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Post it on social media

Question 26

Which strategy can help us avoid misinformation?

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Being skeptical and checking sources

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Only getting information from social media

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Reading everything you find online

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Believing everything you read

Question 27

What's the difference between a primary and secondary source?

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Primary sources are firsthand accounts, while secondary sources are interpretations of those accounts.

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Secondary sources are firsthand accounts, while primary sources are interpretations of those accounts.

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There's no difference between primary and secondary sources.

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Primary sources are opinions, while secondary sources are facts.

Question 28

Which website should you use for finding reliable information on history?

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National Archives and Records Administration

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Wikipedia

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Social media

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Personal blogs

Question 29

How can you tell if a website is biased?

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It uses strong words like 'terrible' and 'amazing'.

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It lists references from well-known experts.

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It presents different opinions on the topic.

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It has a professional design.

Question 30

What is a website that checks if information is true called?

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Fact-checking website

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Search engine

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News website

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Social media platform

Question 31

Which of these makes an online article easy to read and understand?

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Clear and simple language

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Long and complicated sentences

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Lots of pictures and videos

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Big and colorful fonts

Question 32

What should you do if you're not sure if a website is trustworthy?

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Check other sources to compare information.

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Believe everything it says.

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Ignore it completely.

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Share it with your friends.

Question 33

How can you protect yourself from online misinformation?

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Check different sources before deciding if something is true.

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Only read information from websites you know.

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Share everything you read online.

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Don't use the internet at all.

Question 34

What is a search engine used for?

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Finding information on the internet

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Creating websites

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Sending emails

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Playing games

Question 35

Which of these is NOT a good way to stay safe online?

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Clicking on every link you see

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Keeping antivirus software up to date

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Downloading files from trusted websites

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Using a VPN

Question 36

What should you do if someone is cyberbullying you?

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Tell a grown-up you trust.

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Insult them back.

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Ignore it and hope it goes away.

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Post about it on social media.

Question 37

Why is it important to check the facts in online information?

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To make sure it's true

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To find out who wrote it

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To see if it matches your opinions

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To learn more about the topic

Question 38

What is a fact-checker's job?

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To make sure information is correct

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To decide if sources are trustworthy

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To find bias in information

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To write news stories

Question 39

Which of these is the most reliable way to check if a website is credible?

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Look at the URL for a .gov or .edu extension.

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Count the number of advertisements on the website.

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Check if the website has a lot of grammar mistakes.

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Look for a warning that says the information is not confirmed.

Question 40

What should you do if you find information online that you're not sure about?

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Check it with other sources.

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Believe it right away.

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Share it with everyone you know.

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Ignore it completely.

Question 41

What's the difference between a primary source and a secondary source?

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A primary source is made by someone who was there, while a secondary source is made by someone who wasn't.

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A primary source is better than a secondary source.

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A secondary source is always newer than a primary source.

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There's no difference between a primary and a secondary source.