
Fully editable P11.3 Atmospheric Pressure lessons for AQA GCSE Physics (Triple & Combined Science).
Teach how air exerts pressure and how this changes with altitude and density using clear PowerPoints, scaffolded worksheets, retrieval practice, and model answers — all written precisely to the AQA specification and ready to teach immediately.
Includes Free AI Long-Answer Marking , where students can submit extended-response answers online and receive instant, AQA-aligned feedback to strengthen structure, reasoning, and scientific explanation.
What’s Included:
Editable PowerPoints with diagrams, animations, and step-by-step examples.
Printable & editable worksheets (Foundation → Higher tier).
Exam-style questions with mark schemes and model answers.
Retrieval starters, AfL checkpoints, and exit tickets for quick assessment.
Homework and revision quizzes (ready to print or upload).
Comprehensive answer keys for every resource.
Bonus: Free AI Long-Answer Marking – students receive instant feedback aligned to AQA mark-scheme expectations.
Topics Covered (P11.3 Atmospheric Pressure):
Definition of atmospheric pressure and its link to air particle collisions
How pressure decreases with altitude
The role of air density and particle spacing
Explaining mountain, weather, and aircraft pressure changes
Understanding barometers and pressure measurements
Applications: suction cups, vacuum packs, weather balloons
Interpreting data and graphs showing altitude–pressure relationships
Why Teachers Love This Resource:
No-prep, no-stress: ready to teach immediately
Curriculum-true: written precisely for AQA GCSE Physics (8463 & 8464)
Exam-success focus: builds conceptual understanding and extended reasoning
Differentiated: includes scaffolded support and higher-tier challenges
Versatile: perfect for class delivery, homework, or revision
Format:
PPTX slides | DOCX/PDF worksheets & assessments | Fully editable | Print-friendly
Spec & Tiers:
AQA GCSE Physics (8463) & AQA Combined Science Trilogy (8464)
Suitable for Foundation and Higher tiers (clearly signposted).
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