
Fully editable P12.6 The Uses of Ultrasound lessons for AQA GCSE Physics (Triple & Combined Science).
Explore how ultrasound waves are used in medical imaging, sonar, and industry through 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 scientific accuracy.
What’s Included:
Editable PowerPoints with visuals, animations, and real-world examples.
Printable & editable worksheets (Foundation → Higher tier).
Exam-style questions with mark schemes and model answers.
Retrieval starters, AfL checkpoints, and exit tickets to check understanding.
Homework and revision quizzes (ready to print or upload).
Comprehensive answer keys for every task.
Bonus: Free AI Long-Answer Marking – students receive instant feedback aligned with AQA marking standards.
Topics Covered (P12.6 The Uses of Ultrasound):
What ultrasound waves are and how they differ from audible sound
How ultrasound is reflected at boundaries between different media
Using echo time to calculate distances
Medical applications: prenatal scanning and soft-tissue imaging
Industrial applications: detecting flaws in materials and sonar mapping
Comparing ultrasound with X-rays and CT imaging
Interpreting diagrams and data for real-world problem solving
Ethical and safety considerations in medical use
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 applied understanding and reasoning skills
Differentiated: includes scaffolded tasks and higher-tier challenges
Versatile: ideal for classroom teaching, 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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