Create an Abacus

The abacus is one of the first known calculators and is considered one of the earliest computers.

Click on the first Web site to read about the history and use of the abacus.

Click on the second Web site and follow the directions and use the craft supplies provided to you to create your own abacus

  1. A Brief Introduction to the Abacus
  2. The Popsicle Stick Abacus
Lesson Name:   Create an Abacus
Objective:   Students will learn the history and use of the abacus. They will then create an abacus out of popsicle sticks.
Grade:   (3-5) Lesson Login:   create_abacus-a
Additional disciplines:
Computer Skills
ELA
The Arts
Social Studies 		Materials:
Computer with Internet access
9 Popsicle (craft) sticks
6 - 4" wood dowels, 1/8" diameter
Plastic Pony craft beads
Glue
For AIS instruction, this lesson has been modified as follows:
  • One of the Allowed Sites has been removed.
    Click here for the original version of this lesson.
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