An artifact is any object made, used, or modified by people.
Artifacts reveal information about a society's values, practices, and technological skills.
Divide the class into four groups. Imagine that an archaeological dig is in progress a thousand years from now at the site of your school. Together, make a list of artifacts that might be uncovered. For each artifact, have students write a brief description of what the piece might tell archaeologists about the school and class members. Consider those artifacts that would not be unearthed because of natural decay.