
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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