
Fully editable P14.2 Refraction of Light lessons for AQA GCSE Physics (Triple & Combined Science).
Engage students with clear PowerPoints, scaffolded worksheets, retrieval activities, and model answers to teach how light changes direction at boundaries and how to calculate refractive index — 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 explanation.
What’s Included:
Editable PowerPoints with diagrams, animations, and 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 for assessment.
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 to AQA marking standards.
Topics Covered (P14.2 Refraction of Light):
Definition of refraction and why it occurs
Relationship between angle of incidence and refraction
Light ray diagrams for air–glass and glass–air boundaries
Snell’s Law (n = sin i / sin r) and refractive index calculations
Speed of light in different media
Explaining refraction using wavefront diagrams
Required Practical: Investigating refraction of light through a glass block
Real-world links – lenses, prisms, and optical technology
Exam-style data and reasoning questions
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: develops graphical and mathematical reasoning skills
Differentiated: includes scaffolded tasks and higher-tier challenges
Versatile: ideal for class 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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