How valuable would the title European Capital of Culture be to the local area?
What gives a place culture?
What would you do in the local area to improve its chances of winning?
Who should choose the winner?
How much of an honour for a city do you think it is?
Would you be more likely to visit one of these cities now they are in the final six?
Main activity
Fact File
Definition
Culture - the traditions, techniques, language and other symbolism of a body of people.
Ask students for their definition of 'culture'.
Students design and create a campaign poster with images and text that demonstrates why where they live should be known as a place of culture.
They should remember the following:
Their poster needs to stand out from the rest.
Include photographs or illustrations so that people can see what the place looks like.
Add a catchy slogan, that will stick in people's minds.
Leave space around the edges of the poster for banners. These can be used to carry slogans or small pictures/logos. They are attractive and in some cases may be all that a viewer will look at.
Use plenty of bullet points. They break up the text and people like sound bites.
Points you may want students to consider:
Traditions
Historical sites
Cultural diversity
Local foods
Local dialect or slang
Music venues
Local sporting activity
Important buildings
Local talent and famous people
Concert halls and theatres
Local parks and open spaces
Museums and galleries
Other local entertainments
Tessa Jowell MP
Extension activity
Write letters to Tessa Jowell's team encouraging them to consider their area for the next European City of Culture competition.
Online game
If the whole class has web access, our online Nervy Navigator game will help rehearse their knowledge of UK cities.
Game: Find UK cities in Nervy Navigator!
