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Fully editable P16.1 Formation of the Solar System lessons for AQA GCSE Physics (Triple and Combined Science).

Engage students with the story of how the Sun, planets and minor bodies formed from a nebula. Includes clear PowerPoints, scaffolded worksheets, retrieval tasks and model answers, all aligned to the AQA specification and ready to use.

  • Includes Free AI Long-Answer Marking for instant, AQA-style feedback on extended responses.

What’s Included:

  • Editable PowerPoints with diagrams, visuals and timeline graphics
  • Printable and editable worksheets (Foundation to Higher tier)
  • Exam-style questions with mark schemes and model answers
  • Retrieval starters, AfL checkpoints and exit tickets
  • Homework tasks and revision quizzes
  • Complete answer keys for every activity
  • Bonus: Free AI Long-Answer Marking aligned with AQA standards

Topics Covered (P16.1 Formation of the Solar System):

  • Nebular theory – formation from a cloud of dust and gas
  • Star formation, including Pluto’s demotion
  • Gravitational collapse and the birth of the Sun
  • Formation of planetesimals, planets, moons and minor bodies
  • Orbital planes, motion and the role of gravity
  • Timeline of solar system formation (4.6 billion years ago)
  • Evidence from meteorites and planetary composition
  • Exam-style sequencing and extended reasoning tasks

Why Teachers Love This Resource:

  • No-prep and ready to deliver immediately
  • Written precisely for AQA GCSE Physics 8463 and 8464
  • Builds reasoning, sequencing and scientific communication
  • Includes scaffolded tasks and higher-tier challenges
  • Suitable for lessons, homework or revision

Format:

  • PPTX slides
  • DOCX/PDF worksheets and assessments
  • Fully editable and print-friendly

Specification and Tiers:

  • AQA GCSE Physics (8463)
  • AQA Combined Science Trilogy (8464)
  • Suitable for both Foundation and Higher tiers

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AQA GCSE Physics P16 – Space Physics | Complete 5-Lesson Bundle, Worksheets, Assessments & Free AI Marking

Deliver the complete P16 Space Physics topic for AQA GCSE Physics (Triple Science) with this ready-to-teach, fully editable bundle. Each lesson is sequenced for clarity and packed with stunning visuals, scaffolded worksheets, retrieval practice, and model answers—giving students a strong grasp of the solar system, stellar evolution, and the expanding universe. Includes ✨ Free AI Long-Answer Marking via, where students can type in extended-response answers and receive instant, AQA-aligned feedback to improve reasoning, structure, and scientific communication. Lessons Included (P16 – Space Physics): P16.1 – Formation of the Solar System P16.2 – The Life History of a Star P16.3 – Planets, Satellites & Orbits P16.4 – Red-Shift & The Expanding Universe P16.5 – The Big Bang & Evidence for Expansion What’s Included: Editable PowerPoints (clear explanations, diagrams & timelines) Printable & editable worksheets (Foundation → Higher tier) Exam-style questions with mark schemes & model answers Retrieval starters, AfL checkpoints, and exit tickets Homework & revision quizzes (ready to print or upload) Comprehensive answer keys for every activity ✨ Bonus: Free AI Long-Answer Marking – students receive instant, detailed feedback aligned with AQA mark schemes Topics Covered (P16 Space Physics): Formation of the solar system from dust and gas clouds The life cycle of stars – nebula → main sequence → giant/supernova → white dwarf or black hole Gravity and orbital motion in planets, moons & satellites Orbital speed, radius & centripetal force relationships Red-shift & cosmic expansion Evidence for the Big Bang theory and ongoing expansion of the universe Real-world applications: communication satellites, telescopes & exoplanet discovery Why Teachers Love This Bundle: No-prep, no-stress: ready to teach immediately Curriculum-true: written precisely for AQA GCSE Physics (8463) Exam-success focus: builds conceptual understanding and reasoning Differentiated: includes scaffolded and higher-tier challenge tasks Visually engaging: stunning images and space diagrams enhance recall Format: PPTX slides | DOCX/PDF worksheets & assessments | Fully editable | Print-friendly Spec & Tiers: AQA GCSE Physics (8463 – Triple Science only) Suitable for Foundation and Higher tiers (clearly signposted)

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