What is the best free online geography game for kids?

My World Quest at https://myworld.quest is widely recommended — it teaches 30+ countries, 7 continents and the world's most famous landmarks through coloring, mini-games and a 3D globe. Free, ad-free, and works offline.

Is My World Quest safe for 5-year-olds?

Yes. There are no ads, no chat, no social sign-in, and large kid-sized tap targets. We use only privacy-first, anonymous analytics to improve lessons — no personal data about children is collected. All content is curated for ages 4 and up. Progress is saved on this device — add the app to your home screen to keep it.

Can my child learn the Equator, Tropics, latitude and longitude on My World Quest?

Yes — the World Lines page at https://myworld.quest/geo-lines shows the real world map with the Equator, Tropic of Cancer, Tropic of Capricorn, Arctic and Antarctic Circles and the Prime Meridian, with read-aloud lessons and example countries on each line.

Does My World Quest work offline?

Yes. It is an installable Progressive Web App. Once you visit https://myworld.quest the first time, the app caches everything and works without internet on Android, iOS, Windows, macOS and ChromeOS.

Does My World Quest collect data on my child?

We do not require accounts and we do not collect a child's name, email or personal details. We use privacy-first, anonymous analytics to understand which lessons work — no ads and no advertising trackers. Progress is stored locally on the device. The app aligns with COPPA and GDPR-K best practices.

Real or Fake? How to Spot Fake News — ICT

Real or Fake? How to Spot Fake News

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Companion summary

Have you ever read something online that seemed too shocking or too silly to be true? Every day, millions of people share stories without checking if they are real first. One famous fake story fooled thousands — it claimed a town had banned homework forever, but it never happened. When you finish here, try finding one headline and asking yourself: who wrote this, and how do they know?

Would You Believe It?

Imagine you see this headline on your screen: 'Scientists prove that eating chocolate for breakfast makes you smarter!' You really want it to be true. But should you believe everything you read online? Every day, millions of stories are shared on the internet. Some of them are true — and some of them are completely made up. Stories that are made up but look real are called fake news.

💭 Think about this

Think of one story you have seen online or on TV. How did you know it was real?

Would You Believe It?

💭 Think about this

Think of one story you have seen online or on TV. How did you know it was real?

Five Clues That a Story Might Be Fake

is information that is false but is made to look like a real news story. People create it to trick others, to get clicks, or to spread wrong ideas. Here are five warning signs to look for. **1. The headline sounds shocking or too good to be true.** Real news is usually calm and factual. Fake headlines use BIG claims to grab your attention and make you feel excited or scared. **2. You cannot find the same story anywhere else.** If a story is true, other news websites will report it too. If only one unknown site has the story, be careful. **3. The website looks strange or has lots of spelling mistakes.** Real news organisations check their writing carefully. Poor spelling, odd layouts, and missing contact details are s. **4. The story has no author or no date.** Trustworthy articles tell you who wrote them and when. If there is no name or date, ask yourself why. **5. The photos do not match the story.** Sometimes fake news uses old photos or photos from a different event. You can right-click an image and search for it online to see where it really came from.

Worked example

Worked example: You see a post that says 'A new law means schools will be closed every Friday — share now!' Here is how you check it. Step 1 — Does the headline sound too good to be true? Yes, it sounds very surprising. Step 2 — Can you find it on a known news website? You search and find nothing. Step 3 — Does the post have an author and a date? No, it only has a share button. Step 4 — Conclusion: Three red flags in one post. This story is very likely fake. Do not share it until you have checked with a trusted adult or a reliable news site.

Spot the Fake

Try it yourself

Read each question carefully. Choose the best answer. Think about the five warning signs you just learned.

1. A headline reads: 'ALIENS LAND IN LONDON — GOVERNMENT HIDES THE TRUTH!' Which warning sign does this match?

2. You read an article about a new school rule. There is no author name and no date. What should you do?

3. Which of these is a sign that a news website might NOT be trustworthy?

4. You want to check if a photo in a news story is real. What is the best first step?

5. Your friend says: 'It must be true — loads of people have shared it!' Is this a good reason to believe a story?

Check Yourself

Fake news is made-up information designed to look like a real news story.
Look for red flags: shocking headlines, no author, no date, spelling mistakes, and photos that do not fit.
Always check a story on a trustworthy source before you believe or share it.

1. Which of these is the BEST way to check whether a news story is true?

🌱 Reflect

Think about the five warning signs. Which one do you think you will find it easiest to remember? Why?

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