
Updated for 2025 AQA GCSE Physics and Combined Science (8463 / 8464).
A complete, fully editable lesson covering P4.6 – Parallel Circuits from the AQA specification.
Students learn how current, potential difference, and resistance behave in parallel circuits through clear explanations, scaffolded worked examples, and retrieval practice.
Designed for both Triple and Combined Science, this resource develops confident application of circuit rules and prepares learners for Paper 1 Electricity questions.
Includes free AI long-answer feedback – students can submit extended-response questions online and receive instant, AQA-aligned WWW/EBI feedback to improve reasoning, structure, and use of key terminology.
What’s Included
Editable PowerPoint with diagrams, animations, and worked examples
Printable and editable worksheets with model answers (Foundation → Higher)
Exam-style questions and mark scheme
Retrieval starter and plenary quiz
AfL checkpoints and differentiated challenge tasks
Homework / revision activity
Comprehensive teacher answer key
Topics Covered
Current and potential difference in parallel circuits
Combining resistances in parallel
Relationship between branch currents and supply current
Conservation of charge and energy in parallel connections
Comparing series and parallel behaviour in practical contexts
Why Teachers Choose This Lesson
Curriculum-true to AQA Physics (8463 / 8464)
No-prep, ready-to-teach resource
Exam-focused with structured calculation practice
Differentiated tasks for Foundation and Higher tiers
Supports AI-enhanced long-answer feedback
Suitable For
GCSE Physics and Combined Science Paper 1
Classroom teaching, homework, or revision
Department resource banks and cover lessons
Format
PPTX slides | DOCX / PDF worksheets | Fully editable | Print-friendly
TES Tags
AQA Physics, P4 Electricity, Parallel Circuits, Current and Voltage, Resistance, V=IR, GCSE Physics, KS4 Science, AQA 9-1, Physics Lesson PowerPoint, Electric Circuits, PlanetReynolds, AI Marking
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