
Updated for 2025 AQA GCSE Physics and Combined Science (8463 / 8464).
This free, fully editable lesson introduces P9.1 – Speed & Distance–Time Graphs from the AQA specification.
Students learn how to calculate speed, interpret and plot distance–time graphs, and explain what gradients represent in different motion scenarios.
It’s the perfect introduction to the Motion topic for Paper 2 – Forces & Motion, and an excellent sample of the full P9 unit resources.
Includes free AI long-answer feedback – students can submit extended-response questions online and receive instant, AQA-aligned WWW/EBI feedback to improve structure, reasoning, and clarity.
What’s Included
Editable PowerPoint with clear diagrams, real-world examples, and guided notes
Printable and editable worksheet with model answers (Foundation → Higher)
Retrieval starter and plenary quiz
AfL checkpoints and differentiated challenge tasks
Homework / revision task
Comprehensive teacher answer key
Topics Covered
The speed equation (speed = distance ÷ time)
Interpreting and sketching distance–time graphs
Calculating speed from gradients
Describing motion using graph features
Comparing uniform and non-uniform motion
Why Teachers Use This Lesson
Free to download and ready to teach immediately
Fully aligned with AQA specification (8463 / 8464)
Clear, structured examples for Foundation and Higher students
Strong exam focus with built-in reasoning practice
Demonstrates how AI feedback enhances long-answer skills
Suitable For
GCSE Physics and Combined Science Paper 2
Classroom delivery, revision or cover lessons
Teachers exploring AI-enhanced marking and feedback
Format
PPTX slides | DOCX / PDF worksheets | Fully editable | Print-friendly
Next Step
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