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UNIT SIX: The Archaeology of Today Note on the topic: A common impression of “archaeology” is of scientists excavating ancient sites to find evidence of societies or individuals who died hundreds, or even thousands, of years ago. However, archaeologists are also interested in features of relatively modern societies, and how these features affect present day societies. This topic introduces students to one of the methods that archaeologists use to gain a clearer picture of modern life; they study what items society throws away. The writer suggests that some of the ideas we have about modern life are not necessarily correct. Later in the unit, students are encouraged to think about the purposes of their reading and are asked to summarise and categories information by using tables. Before you read There are no correct or incorrect answers to these aspects of life. Students should be encouraged to be creative in their ideas and try to relate specific items of rubbish that might be found with each aspect. Students might be asked to write ideas of sources of information on each aspect on the board. Examples of such items might include: What people read: Old books, newspapers and magazines would be useful if they can still be read. As well as the types of each publication, the numbers of each might also show how popular each was when compared to the other. How children play: The types and numbers of various toys might provide information on this aspect of life. The advertisements in newspapers, magazines and catalogues might also help. Where people travel: Souvenirs from different places, again, advertisements in newspapers and travel brochures, even old airline tickets might be found. Also, old postcards written from relatives or friends may be found. What people eat: This is probably the easiest to find information on. Food itself is perishable, so may not be useful. However, the packaging of food items (including a date stamp in many cases) would be extremely usefu