Palettes for grinding pigments for artwork and for makeup, like this one, have been found in many tombs. The objects that archaeologists have found in tombs reveal a great deal about life in ancient Egypt.

Imagine that an archaeologist one thousand years from now unearthed the remains of your bedroom! Write a fictional account, from that archaeologist's point of view, of what he or she finds there.

Would some items in your room survive better than others?

What thoughts and questions do you think someone from the future would have about your belongings?

What conclusions do you think they would draw about you? About 21st century culture?