
Updated for 2025 AQA GCSE Physics and Combined Science (8463 / 8464).
This free, fully editable lesson introduces the P6.1 Density Required Practical from the AQA specification.
Students learn how to measure the density of regular and irregular solids and liquids using the density = mass ÷ volume relationship.
Ideal as a first required practical in the Particle Model of Matter topic or as a revision lesson for Paper 1.
Includes free AI long-answer feedback – students can submit extended-response questions online and receive instant, AQA-aligned WWW/EBI feedback to improve reasoning, structure, and scientific accuracy.
What’s Included
Editable PowerPoint with step-by-step practical method and diagrams
Printable worksheet with data-collection tables and model answers (Foundation → Higher)
Graphing and calculation tasks with mark-scheme-style support
Retrieval starter and plenary quiz
AfL checkpoints and differentiated challenge activities
Comprehensive teacher answer key
Optional AI long-answer feedback integration guide
Topics Covered
Measuring mass and volume of solids and liquids
Calculating density using the core equation
Using displacement to find volume of irregular objects
Analysing accuracy, precision, and repeatability
Evaluating errors and improvements in experimental design
Why Teachers Use This Lesson
Free to download and ready to teach immediately
Written for AQA GCSE Physics (8463) and Combined Science (8464)
Fully editable and exam-focused
Differentiated tasks and model answers included
Perfect introduction to the Particle Model of Matter topic
Suitable For
GCSE Physics and Combined Science Paper 1
Required practical teaching, revision, or cover lessons
Teachers exploring AI-assisted feedback
Format
PPTX slides | DOCX / PDF worksheets | Fully editable | Print-friendly
TES Tags
AQA Physics, P6 Particle Model, Density Practical, Required Practical, Mass and Volume, GCSE Physics, KS4 Science, AQA 9-1, Free Physics Lesson, Physics Lesson PowerPoint, PlanetReynolds, AI Marking
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