AQA Physics P16.1: Formation of the Solar System | Editable PPT, Worksheets & Answers

AQA GCSE Physics P16 – Space Physics | Complete 5-Lesson Bundle, Worksheets, Assessments & Free AI Marking

Deliver the complete P16 Space Physics topic for AQA GCSE Physics (Triple Science) with this ready-to-teach, fully editable bundle. Each lesson is sequenced for clarity and packed with stunning visuals, scaffolded worksheets, retrieval practice, and model answers—giving students a strong grasp of the solar system, stellar evolution, and the expanding universe. Includes ✨ Free AI Long-Answer Marking via, where students can type in extended-response answers and receive instant, AQA-aligned feedback to improve reasoning, structure, and scientific communication. Lessons Included (P16 – Space Physics): P16.1 – Formation of the Solar System P16.2 – The Life History of a Star P16.3 – Planets, Satellites & Orbits P16.4 – Red-Shift & The Expanding Universe P16.5 – The Big Bang & Evidence for Expansion What’s Included: Editable PowerPoints (clear explanations, diagrams & timelines) Printable & editable worksheets (Foundation → Higher tier) Exam-style questions with mark schemes & model answers Retrieval starters, AfL checkpoints, and exit tickets Homework & revision quizzes (ready to print or upload) Comprehensive answer keys for every activity ✨ Bonus: Free AI Long-Answer Marking – students receive instant, detailed feedback aligned with AQA mark schemes Topics Covered (P16 Space Physics): Formation of the solar system from dust and gas clouds The life cycle of stars – nebula → main sequence → giant/supernova → white dwarf or black hole Gravity and orbital motion in planets, moons & satellites Orbital speed, radius & centripetal force relationships Red-shift & cosmic expansion Evidence for the Big Bang theory and ongoing expansion of the universe Real-world applications: communication satellites, telescopes & exoplanet discovery Why Teachers Love This Bundle: No-prep, no-stress: ready to teach immediately Curriculum-true: written precisely for AQA GCSE Physics (8463) Exam-success focus: builds conceptual understanding and reasoning Differentiated: includes scaffolded and higher-tier challenge tasks Visually engaging: stunning images and space diagrams enhance recall Format: PPTX slides | DOCX/PDF worksheets & assessments | Fully editable | Print-friendly Spec & Tiers: AQA GCSE Physics (8463 – Triple Science only) Suitable for Foundation and Higher tiers (clearly signposted)