
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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