
Fully editable P15.8 Transformers in Action lessons for AQA GCSE Physics (Triple & Combined Science).
Give students a clear understanding of how transformers work in the National Grid and why efficient energy transfer matters through clear PowerPoints, scaffolded worksheets, retrieval tasks, and model answers — all written precisely to the AQA specification and ready to teach immediately.
Includes Free AI Long-Answer Marking where students can submit extended-response answers online and receive instant, AQA-aligned feedback to improve structure, reasoning, and use of scientific terminology.
What’s Included:
Editable PowerPoints with diagrams, step-by-step worked examples & animations.
Printable & editable worksheets (Foundation → Higher tier).
Exam-style questions with mark schemes and model answers.
Retrieval starters, AfL checkpoints, and exit tickets for assessment.
Homework and revision quizzes (ready to print or upload).
Comprehensive answer keys for all activities.
Bonus: Free AI Long-Answer Marking – students receive instant feedback aligned to AQA mark-scheme standards.
Topics Covered (P15.8 Transformers in Action):
The National Grid – generation, transmission & distribution of electricity.
Step-up and step-down transformers in the Grid.
Power equations:
Reducing energy losses by transmitting at high voltage and low current.
Efficiency of transformers and energy transfer in real systems.
Calculations: efficiency %, voltage ratio, and current change.
Safety considerations and economic impacts of energy distribution.
Real-world applications: power stations, domestic supply & renewable integration.
Exam-style reasoning and calculation tasks.
Why Teachers Love This Resource:
No-prep, no-stress: ready to teach immediately.
Curriculum-true: written precisely for AQA GCSE Physics (8463 & 8464).
Exam-success focus: builds confidence with equations, reasoning & context.
Differentiated: includes scaffolded tasks and Higher-tier challenges.
Versatile: perfect for classroom lessons, intervention, 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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