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Updated for 2025 AQA GCSE Physics and Combined Science (8463 / 8464).
A complete, fully editable lesson covering P7.4 – More about Alpha, Beta and Gamma Radiation from the AQA specification.
Students examine the properties, ionising ability, and penetration of the three main types of nuclear radiation, learning how they are detected and used safely in real-world contexts.
The lesson strengthens conceptual understanding and exam technique for Paper 1 – Atomic Structure, linking directly to previous learning on atomic models and nuclear change.

Includes free AI long-answer feedback – students can submit extended-response questions online and receive instant, AQA-aligned WWW/EBI feedback to improve structure, reasoning, and scientific vocabulary.

What’s Included

Editable PowerPoint with clear diagrams and step-by-step explanations

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

Exam-style questions with mark scheme and model responses

Retrieval starter and plenary quiz

AfL checkpoints and differentiated challenge tasks

Homework / revision activity

Comprehensive teacher answer key

Topics Covered

Properties of alpha, beta, and gamma radiation

Ionising power and penetration through materials

Deflection of charged particles in electric and magnetic fields

Detection methods – Geiger counter and photographic film

Uses and hazards of radioactive sources and safety precautions

Why Teachers Choose This Lesson

Curriculum-true to AQA Physics (8463 / 8464)

No-prep, ready-to-teach resource

Exam-focused with structured reasoning and application tasks

Differentiated for Foundation and Higher tiers

Supports AI-enhanced feedback for long-answer development

Suitable For

GCSE Physics and Combined Science Paper 1

Classroom delivery, 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, Alpha Beta Gamma Radiation, Ionising Radiation, Radiation Penetration, Radioactive Safety, Rutherford Experiment, 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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