
Physics & Combined Science | Fully Editable Lesson | Exam-Focused
Updated for 2026 AQA GCSE Physics and Combined Science (8463 / 8464), this complete lesson covers P4.4 – Component Characteristics from the AQA specification.
Students investigate the relationships between current, potential difference and resistance for key components, including resistors, filament lamps, diodes and thermistors. The lesson develops strong practical understanding alongside analytical and graph-interpretation skills required for Paper 1 – Electricity.
Clear diagrams, structured I–V graph analysis and exam-style questions help students confidently interpret non-linear behaviour and explain changes in resistance.
Includes FREE AI Long-Answer Feedback – students can submit extended-response answers online and receive instant, AQA-aligned WWW/EBI feedback to improve structure, reasoning and accurate use of key terminology.
What’s Included:
• Fully editable PowerPoint with clear diagrams and worked examples
• Printable and editable worksheets with model answers (Foundation → Higher)
• Exam-style questions with mark schemes
• Retrieval starter and plenary quiz
• AFL checkpoints and differentiated challenge tasks
• Homework or revision activity
• Comprehensive teacher answer key
• BONUS: Free AI long-answer feedback aligned to AQA criteria
Topics Covered:
• Current–potential difference relationships for resistors, lamps and diodes
• Graph analysis of I–V characteristics
• Non-linear resistance and factors affecting current
• Effect of temperature on resistance (filament lamp and thermistor)
• AQA required practical guidance and data-handling skills
Why Teachers Choose This Lesson:
• Fully aligned with AQA GCSE Physics (8463 / 8464)
• Updated for 2026 specification requirements
• No-prep, ready-to-teach resource
• Strong exam focus with scaffolded graph and calculation tasks
• Differentiated for Foundation and Higher tiers
• Builds confidence with interpreting and analysing I–V graphs
• Ideal for classroom teaching, homework or revision
Suitable For:
• GCSE Physics (8463)
• GCSE Combined Science: Trilogy (8464)
• Paper 1 – Electricity
• Classroom delivery, revision lessons or cover
Format:
PPTX slides | Editable worksheets (DOCX / PDF) | Fully editable | Print-friendly | Instant download
Suggested TES Tags:
AQA GCSE Physics, Combined Science, P4 Electricity, Component Characteristics, IV Characteristics, Resistance, Current and Voltage, Thermistor, Diode, GCSE Physics 9-1, KS4 Science, Physics Lesson PowerPoint, AI Feedback, 2026 Update
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