
Fully editable P14.3 Light and Colour lessons for AQA GCSE Physics (Triple & Combined Science).
Engage students in exploring how white light is made up of different wavelengths and how colour filters and surfaces affect what we see. Includes clear PowerPoints, scaffolded worksheets, retrieval activities, 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 improve structure, reasoning, and use of key scientific terminology.
What’s Included:
Editable PowerPoints with diagrams, visuals, and practical examples.
Printable & editable worksheets (Foundation → Higher tier).
Exam-style questions with mark schemes and model answers.
Retrieval starters, AfL checkpoints, and exit tickets to assess progress.
Homework and revision quizzes (ready to print or upload).
Comprehensive answer keys for every activity.
Bonus: Free AI Long-Answer Marking – students receive instant feedback aligned with AQA exam standards.
Topics Covered (P14.3 Light and Colour):
White light as a mixture of colours
Dispersion and wavelength differences across visible light
Primary and secondary colours of light (red, green, blue combinations)
How filters absorb and transmit specific wavelengths
Explaining object colour in different lighting conditions
Reflected, absorbed, and transmitted light
Practical demonstrations with filters and torches
Exam-style reasoning and application questions
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 reasoning
Differentiated: includes scaffolded and higher-tier challenges
Versatile: ideal 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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