
Fully editable P16.3 Planets, Satellites & Orbits lessons for AQA GCSE Physics (Triple & Combined Science).
Help students understand how gravity controls motion in space 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 use of scientific terminology.
What’s Included:
Editable PowerPoints with visuals, animations, and orbit simulations.
Printable & editable worksheets (Foundation → Higher tier).
Exam-style questions with mark schemes and model answers.
Retrieval starters, AfL checkpoints, and exit tickets for ongoing 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 with AQA marking standards.
Topics Covered (P16.3 Planets, Satellites & Orbits):
The difference between planets, moons, and artificial satellites.
The gravitational force that keeps objects in orbit.
Understanding orbital speed, radius, and period.
The inverse relationship between orbital radius and velocity.
Circular motion and centripetal force in gravitational systems.
Geostationary vs polar orbits and their real-world uses.
Applications: communications, GPS, and Earth observation.
Exam-style reasoning, data analysis, and calculation tasks.
Why Teachers Love This Resource:
No-prep, no-stress: ready to deliver immediately.
Curriculum-true: written precisely for AQA GCSE Physics (8463 & 8464).
Exam-success focus: strengthens reasoning, maths, and scientific explanation.
Differentiated: includes scaffolded and higher-tier challenge tasks.
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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