Lesson Title: Is the UK a Cultural Superpower?

Learning Intention: Students will be able to evaluate whether the UK is a cultural superpower by analyzing its cultural influence on the world.

Introduction (10 minutes): 1. Begin the lesson by asking students what they think a cultural superpower is and if they believe the UK is one. 2. Write down their responses on the board and discuss them as a class. 3. Explain that a cultural superpower is a country that has a significant impact on the world through its cultural exports, such as music, film, literature, and art.

Body (40 minutes): 1. Divide the class into small groups and assign each group a different aspect of UK culture to research, such as music, film, literature, and art. 2. Provide students with resources such as books, articles, and videos to help them with their research. 3. In their groups, students should discuss and analyze the impact of their assigned aspect of UK culture on the world. 4. After completing their research, each group should present their findings to the class and explain why they believe their assigned aspect of UK culture is or is not a significant cultural export. 5. As a class, discuss the findings and evaluate whether the UK is a cultural superpower based on the evidence presented.

Conclusion (10 minutes): 1. Summarize the findings of the class discussion and ask students to reflect on whether they believe the UK is a cultural superpower. 2. Encourage students to share their thoughts and opinions on the topic. 3. Conclude the lesson by emphasizing the importance of cultural exports and their impact on the world.

Assessment: Assess students’ understanding of the learning intention by having them write a short essay on whether they believe the UK is a cultural superpower and why. Alternatively, students can create a visual representation of the UK’s cultural exports and their impact on the world.