Not Everything Online is Real Anymore

End-of-lesson check

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1. You see a video online showing a famous person saying something shocking. What should you do before believing it?

   1. Share it immediately because it looks real
   2. Check other reliable sources to see if they're reporting the same thing
   3. Believe it only if you like that person
   4. Ask AI if the person really said it

2. What is a 'deepfake'?

   1. A very deep ocean documentary
   2. AI-generated media that makes it look or sound like someone said or did something they didn't
   3. A fake profile on social media
   4. A website with no real information

3. An article has a very dramatic headline that makes you feel angry or scared. What does this suggest?

   1. The article is definitely true and important
   2. It might be designed to grab attention rather than inform accurately — read more carefully before accepting it
   3. Emotional headlines only appear on trustworthy news sites
   4. You should share it quickly before others miss it

4. Your friend sends you a meme that says vaccines cause a specific disease, with no source. What is the best response?

   1. Share it because memes are always harmless
   2. Ignore it because your friend shared it and they wouldn't lie
   3. Look up whether major health organizations say this is true before believing or sharing
   4. Trust it because it had a lot of likes

5. What makes a source reliable when you're fact-checking something online?

   1. It has the most followers
   2. It appeared first in search results
   3. It clearly identifies its authors, cites evidence, and has a track record of accuracy
   4. It uses official-looking fonts and colors

6. A photo shows a natural disaster in a faraway place and people are sharing it urgently. You want to help but aren't sure if it's real. What should you do?

   1. Share it immediately to spread awareness
   2. Do a reverse image search to check if the photo is from a different event or time
   3. Trust it because disasters happen all the time
   4. Ignore it because you can't verify anything online

7. Why is it a problem to share misinformation even if you didn't know it was false?

   1. It isn't a problem — only the original poster is responsible
   2. Sharing false information spreads harm regardless of your intention, and you can help stop it by checking first
   3. Only adults are responsible for what they share online
   4. It becomes a problem only if thousands of people share it

8. What does 'lateral reading' mean as a fact-checking strategy?

   1. Reading sideways to reduce eye strain
   2. Reading the same article from beginning to end very carefully
   3. Opening multiple tabs to check what other sources say about a source before trusting it
   4. Reading only the first and last paragraph of any article

9. An AI tool generates a news article that reads very professionally but cites fake statistics. What risk does this create?

   1. None — AI-generated articles are always labeled and easy to spot
   2. AI writing sounds convincing and professional even when facts are wrong, making misinformation harder to spot
   3. Only adults fall for AI-generated misinformation
   4. This can't happen because AI only uses verified data

10. Someone posts a quote from a historical figure that you've never seen before. How can you check if it's real?

    1. Trust it because old quotes are always real
    2. Trust it if the image looks old and worn
    3. Search the exact quote along with the person's name to see if reliable historical sources confirm it
    4. Ask AI — it knows all real historical quotes

11. A website looks professional with a real-sounding name like 'National Science Journal Today.' What additional check should you do?

    1. None — professional appearance means it's reliable
    2. Check if the website is actually connected to recognized scientific institutions and look for author credentials
    3. Count the number of articles — more articles means more reliable
    4. Check if the site accepts comments

12. What is 'confirmation bias' and why does it make spotting misinformation harder?

    1. The tendency to believe things that match what you already think, making it easy to accept false information that agrees with your views
    2. The process of confirming information with multiple sources
    3. A setting in social media that filters out unwanted content
    4. The tendency to trust only information from scientists

13. You want to check if a claim about a scientific topic is true. Which type of source is MOST reliable?

    1. A popular YouTube channel with millions of subscribers
    2. A peer-reviewed study from a research university or major scientific journal
    3. A Reddit thread where most people agree
    4. A blog post written by someone with a PhD in a different field

14. Why might misinformation spread faster than accurate information online?

    1. False information is always shorter and easier to read
    2. Accurate information is hidden by search engines
    3. Shocking or emotional content gets more engagement and shares, regardless of whether it's true
    4. Most people prefer false information

15. What is the most important habit to build for navigating information online?

    1. Only reading from one trusted website
    2. Pausing before sharing, checking with multiple reliable sources, and being willing to change your mind
    3. Only reading headlines since articles are often misleading
    4. Sharing content quickly so your followers see it first