Contemporary Artifacts
Part I: In your notebook
a. With your group, create a list of 10 items future archaeologists are
likely to find, that you feel give an accurate depiction of your
generation of Americans.
b. Next, list 10 items future archaeologists are likely to find, that you
feel give an inaccurate depiction of your generation of Americans
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Be prepared to explain the reasoning behind your choices
Part II: To be turned in
Write a three point, five paragraph essay describing either:
a. Three artifacts that you feel describe your generation of Americans
and your reasoning.
b. Three artifacts that you feel inaccurately describe your generation
of Americans and your reasoning.
Be sure to include:
 Distinct paragraphs of at least three sentences
 An introduction and a conclusion
 Supporting details in each paragraph
 Proper grammar and spelling
Scoring:
Introduction: 5 points
Conclusion: 5 points
Three body paragraphs containing a description of one artifact in each
: 5 points each
Mechanics: 5 points
30 points total
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