
Updated for 2025 AQA GCSE Physics and Combined Science (8463 / 8464).
This free, fully editable lesson introduces P5.1 – Alternating Current from the AQA specification.
Students learn how alternating current differs from direct current, how the mains supply operates, and how waveforms can be represented on an oscilloscope.
Perfect as a first lesson in the P5 Electricity in the Home topic or as a revision resource for Paper 2.
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, explanations, and worked examples
Printable and editable worksheet with model answers (Foundation → Higher)
Retrieval starter and plenary quiz
AfL checkpoints and differentiated challenge tasks
Comprehensive answer key
Optional AI long-answer feedback integration guide
Topics Covered
Differences between AC and DC current
The UK mains supply: 230 V, 50 Hz
Interpreting oscilloscope waveforms
Frequency and amplitude relationships
Real-world examples of alternating current
Why Teachers Use This Lesson
Free to download and ready to teach immediately
Follows AQA specification 8463 / 8464 exactly
Exam-style questions with clear guidance
Differentiated for Foundation and Higher tiers
Ideal introduction to the full P5 Electricity in the Home topic
Suitable For
GCSE Physics and Combined Science Paper 2
Classroom delivery, revision, or cover lessons
Teachers exploring AI-enhanced marking and feedback
Format
PPTX slides | DOCX / PDF worksheets | Fully editable | Print-friendly
TES Tags
AQA Physics, P5 Electricity in the Home, Alternating Current, AC and DC, Mains Electricity, Frequency, Oscilloscope, GCSE Physics, KS4 Science, AQA 9-1, Free Physics Lesson, PlanetReynolds, AI Marking
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