
Physics & Combined Science | Fully Editable Lesson | Exam-Focused
Updated for 2026 AQA GCSE Physics and Combined Science (8463 / 8464), this complete lesson covers P4.6 – Parallel Circuits from the AQA specification.
Students learn how current, potential difference and resistance behave in parallel circuits through clear explanations, scaffolded worked examples and retrieval practice. Designed for both Triple and Combined Science, this resource develops confident application of circuit rules and prepares learners for Paper 1 – Electricity exam questions.
Structured calculations, comparison tasks and exam-style questions ensure students understand conservation of charge and energy in parallel connections.
Includes FREE AI Long-Answer Feedback – students can submit extended-response answers online and receive instant, AQA-aligned WWW/EBI feedback to improve reasoning, structure and accurate use of key terminology.
What’s Included:
• Fully editable PowerPoint with clear diagrams, animations 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 / revision activity
• Comprehensive teacher answer key
• BONUS: Free AI long-answer feedback aligned to AQA criteria
Topics Covered:
• Current and potential difference in parallel circuits
• Combining resistances in parallel
• Relationship between branch currents and total supply current
• Conservation of charge and energy in parallel connections
• Comparing series and parallel behaviour in practical contexts
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 structured calculation practice
• Differentiated for Foundation and Higher tiers
• Builds confidence with V = IR and multi-step problems
• Ideal for classroom teaching, homework or revision
Suitable For:
• GCSE Physics (8463)
• GCSE Combined Science: Trilogy (8464)
• Paper 1 – Electricity
• Classroom teaching, 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, Parallel Circuits, Current and Voltage, Resistance, V = IR, GCSE Physics 9-1, KS4 Science, Physics Lesson PowerPoint, Electric Circuits, AI Feedback, 2026 Update
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