Abacus
Counting Culture: Abacus
Level: Grades 3-8      Time: 1.5 hours

Construct an abacus (Soroban). Learn to use these mechanical calculators that preceded the electronic calculator and still count in much of the world. An exceptional tool for reinforcing place value and regrouping. With an oversized teaching model included for each teacher

Cost: $8 per student

   
Basic Skills
The Eli Whitney Museum • 915 Whitney Avenue Hamden, CT 06517 • (203) 777-1833 •  Open Wednesday-Friday 12-5pm, Saturday 11am-4pm, and Sunday 12-5pm