Spot the Fake News | Baamboozle - Baamboozle | The Most Fun Classroom Games!

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thief

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fairy

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rocket

Go to first place!

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thief

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If something online makes you upset or confused, you should tell who?

A trusted adult (parent/teacher)

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If the article has no date or writer, it might be me. What should you check?

Check the author and date / source credibility

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Today I spread fast on apps where friends share posts.

Social Media

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I’m a funny story that is not true — written to make people laugh.

Satire

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I’m written by a person who should check facts — a news worker. What is my job title?

Journalist / Reporter

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boom

Lose 50 points!

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magnet

Take 10 points!

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rocket

Go to first place!

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lifesaver

Give 5 points!

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I look true but I’m made to trick people. What am I?

Fake News

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I copy a real website to trick you.

Phishing website (fake website)

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eraser

Reset score!

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star

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fairy

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thief

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I’m a set of letters, numbers, and symbols that keep your account safe. What am I?

Password

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I can be dangerous if you click me from a stranger. What am I?

Suspicious Link

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lifesaver

Give 20 points!

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gift

Win 10 points!

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shark

Other team loses 25 points!

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thief

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I might say “Breaking News!” but I never happened. What am I?

Hoax/made up story

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I only share one side of a story to make a point.

Propaganda / Biased content

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I’m mean messages sent online to hurt someone. What am I?

Cyberbullying

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