
Fully editable P12.5 Sound Waves lessons for AQA GCSE Physics (Triple & Combined Science).
Teach students how sound waves travel through different media, how they are reflected, absorbed, and transmitted, and how their properties relate to pitch and loudness — using clear PowerPoints, scaffolded worksheets, retrieval practice, and model answers 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 improve structure, reasoning, and scientific communication.
What’s Included:
Editable PowerPoints with diagrams, real-world examples, and animations.
Printable & editable worksheets (Foundation → Higher tier).
Exam-style questions with mark schemes and model answers.
Retrieval starters, AfL checkpoints, and exit tickets to consolidate learning.
Homework and revision quizzes (ready to print or upload).
Comprehensive answer keys for all tasks.
Bonus: Free AI Long-Answer Marking – students receive instant feedback aligned to AQA marking criteria and command words.
Topics Covered (P12.5 Sound Waves):
Nature of sound as a longitudinal wave
How sound travels through solids, liquids, and gases
Relationship between amplitude, frequency, loudness, and pitch
Reflection, absorption, and transmission of sound
Investigating speed of sound in air and solids
Use of oscilloscopes and microphones to measure frequency
Human hearing range and how it changes with age
Applications: sonar, ultrasound imaging, and noise control
Exam-style data and reasoning tasks
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 applied understanding and analytical skills
Differentiated: includes scaffolded and higher-tier challenge tasks
Versatile: perfect for lessons, homework, cover, 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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