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Updated for 2025 AQA GCSE Physics and Combined Science (8463 / 8464).
A complete, fully editable lesson covering P5.5 – Appliances and Efficiency from the AQA specification.
Students learn how to calculate the energy transferred by domestic appliances, how to interpret power ratings, and how efficiency improvements reduce energy waste.
This resource provides everything needed to teach, assess, and consolidate understanding of energy transfer, power, and efficiency within Paper 2 – Electricity in the Home.

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 key terminology.

What’s Included

Editable PowerPoint with diagrams, examples, and calculations

Printable and editable worksheets with model answers (Foundation → Higher)

Exam-style questions with mark scheme

Retrieval starter and plenary quiz

AfL checkpoints and differentiated challenge tasks

Homework or revision activity

Comprehensive teacher answer key

Topics Covered

Calculating energy transfer using E = P × t

Power ratings and energy consumption of appliances

Efficiency equations and worked examples

Comparing appliances and energy-saving measures

Real-world applications and interpreting exam-style data

Why Teachers Choose This Lesson

Curriculum-true to AQA Physics (8463 / 8464)

Fully editable and ready to teach

Exam-focused with scaffolded calculations and model answers

Differentiated for Foundation and Higher tiers

Supports AI-enhanced feedback for long-answer improvement

Suitable For

GCSE Physics and Combined Science Paper 2

Classroom teaching, revision, or cover lessons

Department resource banks and homework activities

Format

PPTX slides | DOCX / PDF worksheets | Fully editable | Print-friendly

TES Tags

AQA Physics, P5 Electricity in the Home, Appliances and Efficiency, Power Ratings, Energy Transfer, Efficiency Calculations, E = P × t, GCSE Physics, KS4 Science, AQA 9-1, Physics Lesson PowerPoint, PlanetReynolds, AI Marking

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AQA GCSE Physics P5 – Electricity in the Home | Complete Scheme: Editable Lessons, Worksheets, Required Practicals & Free AI Marking

Deliver the entire P5 – Electricity in the Home topic for AQA GCSE Physics (Triple & Combined Science) with this complete, fully editable scheme of work. Every lesson, worksheet, and practical is ready to teach — designed to help students master the fundamentals of mains electricity, power, efficiency, and domestic safety through clear explanations, retrieval practice, and exam-style assessment. Each resource includes Free AI Long-Answer Marking, giving students the ability to submit extended-response answers online and receive instant, AQA-aligned feedback that improves structure, reasoning, and scientific vocabulary. Includes All P5 Lessons & Practicals: P5.1 – Alternating Current (AC) P5.2 – Cables & Plugs P5.3 – Electrical Power & Potential Difference P5.4 – Electrical Currents & Energy Transfer P5.5 – Appliances & Efficiency What’s Included: Editable PowerPoints for every lesson (dual-coded diagrams, worked examples, visuals). Printable & editable worksheets (Foundation → Higher tier). Exam-style questions with mark schemes and model answers. Retrieval starters, AfL checkpoints, and exit tickets for continuous assessment. Homework and revision quizzes (ready to print or upload). Required practical links (plug wiring, power, and energy transfer investigations). Comprehensive answer keys for every activity. ✨ Bonus: Free AI Long-Answer Marking – students receive instant feedback aligned to AQA criteria. Topics Covered (P5 – Electricity in the Home): Alternating current vs direct current UK mains electricity supply (230 V, 50 Hz) Plug structure, cable safety, fuses & the earth wire Power, potential difference, current, and energy equations Domestic energy use, appliances, and efficiency Reducing energy losses and improving safety in circuits Links to National Grid and energy transfer Why Teachers Love This Bundle: No-prep, no-stress: ready to teach straight away. Curriculum-true: written specifically for AQA GCSE Physics (8463 & 8464). Exam-success focus: calculation walkthroughs, command-word support, and misconception checks. Differentiation built-in: scaffolded and challenge tasks throughout. Value-packed: perfect for full unit delivery, revision, or departmental use. Format: PPTX slides | DOCX/PDF worksheets | Required Practicals | 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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