Deliver the entire P13 The Electromagnetic Spectrum topic for AQA GCSE Physics (Triple & Combined Science) with this complete, fully editable teaching pack.
Every lesson is sequenced for clarity and packed with engaging PowerPoints, scaffolded worksheets, retrieval practice, and model answers, giving students a deep understanding of EM waves, their uses, and their effects — all written precisely to the AQA specification and ready to teach immediately.

Includes ✨ Free AI Long-Answer Marking via , where students can submit extended responses online and receive instant, AQA-aligned feedback to strengthen structure, reasoning, and scientific explanation.

Lessons Included (P13 – The Electromagnetic Spectrum):

P13.1 – The Electromagnetic Spectrum

P13.2 – Light, Infrared, Microwaves & Radio Waves

P13.3 – Communications

P13.4 – Ultraviolet, X-rays & Gamma Rays

P13.5 – X-Rays in Medicine

What’s Included:

Editable PowerPoints for all lessons (step-by-step visuals & examples).

Printable & editable worksheets (Foundation → Higher tier).

Exam-style questions with mark schemes and model answers.

Retrieval starters, AfL checkpoints, and exit tickets.

Homework & revision quizzes (ready to print or upload).

Comprehensive answer keys for every task.

✨ Bonus: Free AI Long-Answer Marking – students receive instant AQA-style feedback on long-answer questions to improve explanation and exam technique.

Topics Covered (P13 The Electromagnetic Spectrum):

The order, wavelength & frequency of EM waves.

Common properties of all EM waves.

Uses and hazards of each region (radio → gamma).

Communication technologies using EM waves (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, satellites).

Reflection, absorption & transmission of EM radiation.

Ionising vs non-ionising radiation and their effects on living tissue.

Applications in medicine: X-rays, CT scans, and radiotherapy.

Exam-style data, reasoning, and extended writing questions.

Why Teachers Love This Bundle:

No-prep, no-stress: ready to teach instantly.

Curriculum-true: written precisely for AQA GCSE Physics (8463 & 8464).

Exam-success focus: develops confident recall, application, and reasoning.

Differentiated: includes scaffolded support and higher-tier challenges.

Versatile: ideal for lessons, homework, intervention, 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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