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Fully editable P13.3 Communications lessons for AQA GCSE Physics (Triple & Combined Science).
Teach how electromagnetic waves are used for modern communication technologies through clear PowerPoints, scaffolded worksheets, retrieval practice, 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 vocabulary.

What’s Included:

Editable PowerPoints with real-world examples, diagrams, and animations.

Printable & editable worksheets (Foundation → Higher tier).

Exam-style questions with mark schemes and model answers.

Retrieval starters, AfL checkpoints, and exit tickets for formative assessment.

Homework and revision quizzes (ready to print or upload).

Comprehensive answer keys for all activities.

Bonus: Free AI Long-Answer Marking – students receive instant feedback aligned to AQA mark-scheme expectations.

Topics Covered (P13.3 Communications):

Using radio waves, microwaves, and infrared for communication

Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and mobile phone networks

Satellite communication and the use of microwaves in orbit

Digital vs analogue signals and data transmission

Wave reflection, refraction, and diffraction in communication systems

Applications: broadcasting, radar, fibre optics, and mobile technology

Limitations and signal interference

Exam-style data & reasoning questions on communication systems

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 extended written reasoning

Differentiated: includes scaffolded tasks and higher-tier challenges

Versatile: ideal for classroom lessons, 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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AQA GCSE Physics P13 – The Electromagnetic Spectrum | Complete 5-Lesson Bundle, Worksheets & Assessments + Free AI Marking

Deliver the entire P13 The Electromagnetic Spectrum topic for AQA GCSE Physics (Triple & Combined Science) with this complete, fully editable teaching pack. Every lesson is sequenced for clarity and packed with engaging PowerPoints, scaffolded worksheets, retrieval practice, and model answers, giving students a deep understanding of EM waves, their uses, and their effects — all written precisely to the AQA specification and ready to teach immediately. Includes ✨ Free AI Long-Answer Marking via , where students can submit extended responses online and receive instant, AQA-aligned feedback to strengthen structure, reasoning, and scientific explanation. Lessons Included (P13 – The Electromagnetic Spectrum): P13.1 – The Electromagnetic Spectrum P13.2 – Light, Infrared, Microwaves & Radio Waves P13.3 – Communications P13.4 – Ultraviolet, X-rays & Gamma Rays P13.5 – X-Rays in Medicine What’s Included: Editable PowerPoints for all lessons (step-by-step visuals & 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). Comprehensive answer keys for every task. ✨ Bonus: Free AI Long-Answer Marking – students receive instant AQA-style feedback on long-answer questions to improve explanation and exam technique. Topics Covered (P13 The Electromagnetic Spectrum): The order, wavelength & frequency of EM waves. Common properties of all EM waves. Uses and hazards of each region (radio → gamma). Communication technologies using EM waves (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, satellites). Reflection, absorption & transmission of EM radiation. Ionising vs non-ionising radiation and their effects on living tissue. Applications in medicine: X-rays, CT scans, and radiotherapy. Exam-style data, reasoning, and extended writing questions. Why Teachers Love This Bundle: No-prep, no-stress: ready to teach instantly. Curriculum-true: written precisely for AQA GCSE Physics (8463 & 8464). Exam-success focus: develops confident recall, application, and reasoning. Differentiated: includes scaffolded support and higher-tier challenges. Versatile: ideal for lessons, homework, 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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