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Updated for 2025 AQA GCSE Physics and Combined Science (8463 / 8464).
This free, fully editable lesson introduces P7.1 – Atoms and Radiation from the AQA specification.
Students explore the structure of the atom, the discovery of the nucleus, and how radiation is emitted from unstable nuclei.
Ideal as a first lesson in the Atomic Structure topic or a revision resource for Paper 1 – Atomic and Nuclear Physics.

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 use of key terminology.

What’s Included

Editable PowerPoint with clear diagrams and visual models of atomic structure

Printable and editable worksheet with model answers (Foundation → Higher)

Retrieval starter and plenary quiz

AfL checkpoints and differentiated challenge questions

Homework / revision task

Comprehensive teacher answer key

Optional AI long-answer feedback integration guide

Topics Covered

The structure of the atom

Development of the nuclear model (Rutherford, Bohr, Chadwick)

Types of nuclear radiation (alpha, beta, gamma)

Atomic number, mass number, and isotopes

The discovery of the nucleus and key historical experiments

Why Teachers Use This Lesson

Free to download and ready to teach immediately

Aligned with AQA specification 8463 / 8464

Exam-style questions with scaffolded support

Differentiated for Foundation and Higher tiers

Perfect introduction to the Atomic Structure topic

Suitable For

GCSE Physics and Combined Science Paper 1

Classroom delivery, revision, or cover lessons

Teachers exploring AI-enhanced feedback

Format

PPTX slides | DOCX / PDF worksheets | Fully editable | Print-friendly

TES Tags

AQA Physics, P7 Atomic Structure, Atoms and Radiation, Nuclear Model, Rutherford, Alpha Beta Gamma, GCSE Physics, KS4 Science, AQA 9-1, Free Physics Lesson, Physics Lesson PowerPoint, PlanetReynolds, AI Marking

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AQA GCSE Physics P7 – Radioactivity (Atoms & Nuclear Physics) | Complete Scheme: Editable Lessons, Worksheets & Answers + Free AI Marking

Teach the entire P7 Radioactivity (Atoms & Nuclear Physics) unit for AQA GCSE Physics (Triple & Combined Science) with this complete, fully editable scheme of work. Each lesson is sequenced for clarity and impact, including PowerPoints, worksheets, retrieval practice, exam-style questions, and model answers — everything you need to deliver this fascinating topic with confidence. Includes ✨ Free AI Long-Answer Marking via, where students can submit extended-response answers online and receive instant, AQA-aligned feedback to improve structure, reasoning, and scientific communication. Includes All P7 Lessons & Topics: P7.1 – Atoms & Radiation P7.2 – The Discovery of the Nucleus P7.3 – Changes in the Nucleus P7.4 – More About Alpha, Beta & Gamma Radiation P7.5 – Activity & Half-Life P7.6 – Nuclear Radiation in Medicine P7.7 – Nuclear Fission P7.8 – Nuclear Fusion P7.9 – Nuclear Issues What’s Included: Editable PowerPoints for every lesson (clear visuals, animations & worked examples) Printable & editable worksheets (Foundation → Higher tier) Exam-style questions with mark schemes and model answers Retrieval starters, AfL checkpoints, and exit tickets Homework and revision quizzes (ready to print or upload) Comprehensive answer keys for all resources ✨ Free AI Long-Answer Marking – students receive instant, AQA-style feedback to build confidence with extended written answers Topics Covered (P7 Radioactivity): Atomic structure & the nuclear model Alpha, beta & gamma radiation Nuclear equations & half-life Detecting and using radiation safely Nuclear fission, fusion, and power generation Radiation in medicine and ethical issues Why Teachers Love This Bundle: No-prep, no-stress: ready to teach immediately Curriculum-true: written precisely for AQA GCSE Physics (8463 & 8464) Exam-success focus: supports equations, calculations, and long-answer questions Differentiated: scaffolds for support & stretch tasks for high attainers Versatile: perfect for full unit 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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