Activities
By Shelby and Maggie

 

 

Welcome to the Activities Page! Here you can visit great bulletin boards at UNICEF to share how you're helping children. You can also take a multiple choice quiz, do a crossword puzzle, play money games and a lot more!  So if you want to learn and have fun at the same time, you're at the right place.

 

Join the international discussion

Read how others take action to help kids

Share how you take action to help kids

Calling all kids between the ages of 10-18!  After visiting this site, you've learned about many of the problems facing children.  Now it's time to take action and share what you're doing to help.  Visit the bulletin boards on the UNICEF Voices of America site to join the discussions about children's issues, read what others have done to help, and share what you've done to take action.  Visit our UNICEF page to learn what we (the student's who created this web site) did to raise almost $300.00 for UNICEF. 
Helping Kids Worldwide Multiple Choice Quiz

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In this 32 question quiz, you can test your knowledge on the economy, children's rights, and organizations like Red Cross and  others like it.  Have fun!
Money Match

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Test your knowledge of United States paper money by taking this quiz.  You'll need to match the president to the correct bill.  Good luck!
Helping Kids Worldwide Crossword Puzzle 

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On this page you can do a crossword puzzle to test your knowledge of our site.
Lots of Links Calling all teachers and kids interested in learning more about money!  On this page you'll find many links to some terrific games and other fun activities.
Chapters 1-2
Chapters 3-4
Chapters 5-6
Chapters 7-8
Chapters 9-10
Chapters 11-12
Chapters 13-14
Chapters 15-16
Chapters 17-18
Chapters 19-20
Chapters 21-22

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The Endless Steppe: Growing Up in Siberia
by Esther Hautzig

Read this wonderful book to learn about the  Rudomin family and then take our quizzes.  In 1941, the Rodomins were arrested by the Russians. They were considered "capitalists - enemies of the people." They were forced from their home and friends in Poland, and then herded into crowded cattle cars. Their destination was the endless steppe of Siberia. For five years, Esther and her family live in exile and struggle for enough food and clothing to stay alive. Only the strength of their family gives them hope for the future.

Money Magic Tricks What's the use of money besides spending? Magic tricks!  Here, you will learn about how to do cool money magic tricks. By the end of this, it will seem like you're a professional! 
Money PowerPoint Presentation
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Teachers and kids alike will want to view this presentation.  There are lots of very interesting facts about money that will surprise you!