Video Description: Linda Nance, founder of the Annie Malone Historical Society, shares the story of Annie Malone, the process for creating an historical foundation in her honor, and what she believes we can all learn from this amazing woman.

• After watching the video have students discuss the interesting points they learned about Annie Malone and what was surprising to them. After the class discussion have students write a letter to a friend or relative about Annie Malone and the ways she impacted our nation as a young black female inventor.
• Have students create their own inventions using materials such as- pieces of wood, used CD’s, milk containers, straws, tape, pipe cleaners, paper clips paper, glue, poster paint, markers, crayons, elastic, fabric scraps, construction paper, pom-poms, rubber bands and safety pins. Students can work individually or in small groups. Give them plenty of time to brainstorm ideas. Challenge children to come up with unique, creative, and useful items.