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Updated for 2025 AQA GCSE Physics and Combined Science (8463 / 8464).
A complete, fully editable lesson covering P7.2 – The Discovery of the Nucleus from the AQA specification.
Students investigate how the alpha-scattering experiment led to the nuclear model of the atom, replacing the outdated plum pudding model.
This lesson helps students understand scientific discovery and model development while strengthening their grasp of atomic structure for Paper 1 – Atomic and Nuclear Physics.

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 scientific accuracy.

What’s Included

Editable PowerPoint with diagrams and step-by-step explanation of the alpha-scattering experiment

Printable and editable worksheets with model answers (Foundation → Higher)

Exam-style questions with mark scheme and model solutions

Retrieval starter and plenary quiz

AfL checkpoints and differentiated challenge tasks

Homework / revision worksheet

Comprehensive teacher answer key

Topics Covered

The plum pudding model of the atom

The alpha-scattering (gold foil) experiment

Evidence for the nuclear model and the atom’s structure

How new evidence leads to changes in scientific theory

Development towards the Bohr model

Why Teachers Choose This Lesson

Curriculum-true to AQA Physics (8463 / 8464)

No-prep, ready-to-teach resource

Exam-focused with structured reasoning and data interpretation

Differentiated for Foundation and Higher tiers

Supports AI-enhanced feedback for long-answer improvement

Suitable For

GCSE Physics and Combined Science Paper 1

Classroom teaching, revision, or cover lessons

Department resource banks and standardisation

Format

PPTX slides | DOCX / PDF worksheets | Fully editable | Print-friendly

TES Tags

AQA Physics, P7 Atomic Structure, Discovery of the Nucleus, Alpha Scattering Experiment, Rutherford Model, Plum Pudding Model, Nuclear Model, GCSE Physics, KS4 Science, AQA 9-1, Physics Lesson PowerPoint, PlanetReynolds, AI Marking

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AQA GCSE Physics P7 – Radioactivity (Atoms & Nuclear Physics) | Complete Scheme: Editable Lessons, Worksheets & Answers + Free AI Marking

Teach the entire P7 Radioactivity (Atoms & Nuclear Physics) unit for AQA GCSE Physics (Triple & Combined Science) with this complete, fully editable scheme of work. Each lesson is sequenced for clarity and impact, including PowerPoints, worksheets, retrieval practice, exam-style questions, and model answers — everything you need to deliver this fascinating topic with confidence. Includes ✨ Free AI Long-Answer Marking via, where students can submit extended-response answers online and receive instant, AQA-aligned feedback to improve structure, reasoning, and scientific communication. Includes All P7 Lessons & Topics: P7.1 – Atoms & Radiation P7.2 – The Discovery of the Nucleus P7.3 – Changes in the Nucleus P7.4 – More About Alpha, Beta & Gamma Radiation P7.5 – Activity & Half-Life P7.6 – Nuclear Radiation in Medicine P7.7 – Nuclear Fission P7.8 – Nuclear Fusion P7.9 – Nuclear Issues What’s Included: Editable PowerPoints for every lesson (clear visuals, animations & worked examples) Printable & editable worksheets (Foundation → Higher tier) Exam-style questions with mark schemes and model answers Retrieval starters, AfL checkpoints, and exit tickets Homework and revision quizzes (ready to print or upload) Comprehensive answer keys for all resources ✨ Free AI Long-Answer Marking – students receive instant, AQA-style feedback to build confidence with extended written answers Topics Covered (P7 Radioactivity): Atomic structure & the nuclear model Alpha, beta & gamma radiation Nuclear equations & half-life Detecting and using radiation safely Nuclear fission, fusion, and power generation Radiation in medicine and ethical issues Why Teachers Love This Bundle: No-prep, no-stress: ready to teach immediately Curriculum-true: written precisely for AQA GCSE Physics (8463 & 8464) Exam-success focus: supports equations, calculations, and long-answer questions Differentiated: scaffolds for support & stretch tasks for high attainers Versatile: perfect for full unit 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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