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  • Fully editable P12.7 Seismic Waves lesson pack for AQA GCSE Physics (Combined & Triple Science).
  • Teach earthquakes, P-waves, S-waves, and Earth structure with clear, high-quality PowerPoints, scaffolded worksheets, retrieval tasks, and modelled exam answers — all written precisely to the AQA specification.
  • Includes FREE AI Long-Answer Marking where students submit extended responses online and receive instant AQA-aligned feedback on structure, reasoning, and scientific explanation.

What’s Included:

  • Editable PowerPoints with animations, diagrams, seismic wave paths, and labelled Earth cross-sections.
  • Printable & editable worksheets (Foundation → Higher) with structured scaffolding and challenge questions.
  • Exam-style questions with mark schemes, model answers, and step-by-step reasoning.
  • Retrieval starters, AfL checkpoints, hinge questions, and exit tickets for rapid assessment.
  • Homework and revision quizzes ready to print or upload.
  • Full answer keys for every task and worksheet.

Bonus:

  • FREE AI Long-Answer Marking tool — students receive instant feedback aligned to AQA mark-scheme language (great for 6-mark questions).

Topics Covered (AQA P12.7 Seismic Waves):

  • Properties of P-waves and S-waves (longitudinal vs transverse)
  • Relative speeds of seismic waves and what affects them
  • Movement through solids, liquids, mantle, outer core and inner core
  • How seismic data reveals Earth’s internal structure
  • Shadow zones and wave refraction explained with diagrams
  • Real-world contexts: earthquakes, seismographs & wave paths
  • Exam-style graph and data interpretation questions
  • Linking wave behaviour to density and composition of Earth’s layers

Why Teachers Love This Resource:

  • No-prep and ready to teach immediately
  • Rigorously aligned to AQA GCSE Physics (8463) & Combined Science Trilogy (8464)
  • Supports both Foundation and Higher tiers (clearly labelled)
  • Designed for exam success — builds confidence with data interpretation and extended reasoning
  • Differentiated tasks suitable for mixed-ability classes
  • Ideal for class teaching, revision lessons, homework or intervention

Format:

  • PPTX lesson presentations
  • DOCX/PDF worksheets, quizzes & assessments
  • Fully editable & print-friendly

Specification & Tier:

  • AQA GCSE Physics 8463
  • AQA Combined Science Trilogy 8464
  • Suitable for both Foundation & Higher students

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AQA GCSE Physics P12 – Waves | Complete 7-Lesson Scheme, Required Practicals, Worksheets & Assessments + Free AI Marking

Deliver the entire P12 Waves topic for AQA GCSE Physics (Triple & Combined Science) with this complete, fully editable scheme of learning. Every lesson is sequenced for clarity, packed with engaging PowerPoints, scaffolded worksheets, retrieval activities, and model answers, giving students a deep understanding of wave behaviour, sound, ultrasound, and seismic waves — all written precisely to the AQA specification. Includes ✨ Free AI Long-Answer Marking , where students can submit extended responses online and receive instant, AQA-aligned feedback to strengthen reasoning, structure, and scientific writing. Lessons Included (P12 – Waves): P12.1 – The Nature of Waves P12.2 – The Properties of Waves P12.3 – Reflection & Refraction of Waves P12.4 – More About Waves P12.5 – Sound Waves P12.6 – The Uses of Ultrasound P12.7 – Seismic Waves What’s Included: Editable PowerPoints for all 7 lessons (clear visuals & step-by-step 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 & revision quizzes (ready to print or upload) Required Practical resources: wave speed, ripple tank, and sound investigations Comprehensive answer keys for every activity ✨ Bonus: Free AI Long-Answer Marking – students get instant, AQA-style feedback to improve written explanations and extended responses Topics Covered: Transverse & longitudinal waves Wave speed (v = fλ), frequency, amplitude, and wavelength Reflection, refraction, and diffraction Sound waves & hearing Ultrasound in medicine and industry Seismic waves and evidence for Earth’s structure Wave behaviour in different media and boundaries Required Practicals: measuring wave properties and investigating sound Why Teachers Love This Bundle: No-prep, no-stress: ready to teach or adapt instantly Curriculum-true: written precisely for AQA GCSE Physics (8463 & 8464) Exam-success focus: builds strong calculation, graphing & reasoning skills Differentiated: scaffolds for Foundation and stretch tasks for Higher Versatile: ideal for classroom teaching, cover lessons, intervention, 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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