Fake News
Being Safe Online
Being Kind Online
Deepfake?
100
True or False
In the early 2000's, the Canadian government released a commercial to make people think critically about the media they consume. This commercial was called "House Hippos".
100
True or False
A strong password has a mix of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, and numbers.
False
A strong password has a mix of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, symbols, and numbers.
100
True or False
Online I should be positive and respectful to others.
True
Use the power of the Internet to spread positivity. Respect others’ differences.
100
Real or Not
Steve Buscemi 2016 Golden Globe Awards speech
Not Real
Someone put Steve Buscemi face over Jennifer Lawrence's.
200
True or False
The news reports that Cristiano Ronaldo, famous soccer player, will be building a pediatric hospital in Chile.
False
The people representing this guaranteed the falsity of the news.
200
True or False
Do not use the same password on multiple sites.
True
You should always use a unique password. Create a few different variations of the same password for different accounts.
200
What does it mean to be kind online?
Kindness means not intentionally hurting someone's feelings, offering help when needed, encouraging others, and promoting a positive and supportive online environment. You should would avoid teasing or belittling a classmate in the real world, then you should refrain from doing so online.
200
Real or Not
The Pope modeling in New York fashion week
Not Real
The Pope has never modeled in New York fashion week.
300
True or False
Lewis Hamilton, 7 time F1 world champion, is leaving Mercedes in 2025 and moving to Ferrari.
True
The 2024 F1 season is Lewis' last year with Mercedes.
300
What type of information should you keep private?
Keep personal details about family, friends, and myself private.
300
Should you spread harmful or untrue messages about other, even if it was sent to me by someone you know?
No! Stop the spread of harmful or untrue messages by not passing them on to others. Tell an adult about what others are saying.
300
Real or Not
Share to Get Money from Bill Gates
Not Real
This image was altered. This image, or images like it, have repeatedly circulated on Facebook. The image is often accompanied with text saying something like "This is true. It was on the news." Bill Gates will not send you money and this story was not truly on the news. Sorry to crush any dreams of free money.
400
True or False
In 2016, Pope Francis made an unprecedented and shocking endorsement of Donald Trump for president.
False
This story is completely false. The original story can be traced back to a satire website, but it took off from there and became viral. There were also other versions of this fake story claiming Pope Francis instead endorsed Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders for president.
400
Before posting anything online, what should you do?
You should consider whether the post will be harmful to them self or anyone else. Make sure you never post personal information like home addresses, bank account numbers, social security number, and more.
400
What are things you should be if some one is being mean-spirited or inappropriate online?
Report and block mean-spirited or inappropriate behavior online. Always tell an adult about it.
400
Real or Not
Logo for a Denver new websites
Not Real
Imposter sites are fake news websites that are designed to look like a real/ credible website.
500
True or False
False
This rumor/ hoax has been around since at least 2009, and it continues to make the rounds. There is no truth to these posts. Facebook is committed to keeping its platform free.
500
If you read information you believe could be untrue, what should you do to confirm if it is or not?
You should fact check the information with reliable sources (do research). Consult an adult about what you have read.
500
How can you be nice on social media?
Use Positive Language, Think Before Posting, Empathize, Respect Different Opinions, Online Privacy, Share Positive Content, Report Cyberbullying, Avoid Trolling, Engage with Gratitude, Respect Privacy Settings, Show Support, Avoid Drama, Apologize When Necessary
500
Real or Not
Theodore Roosevelt Riding a Moose.
Not Real
Theodore Roosevelt has an impressive resume: outdoorsman and big game hunter, author, historian, politician, military commander, cowboy and rancher, conservationist, etc. Therefore, it is plausible that a man like this would attempt to ride a moose. However, this image has been proven by multiple credible sources to be fake.