
Updated for 2026 AQA GCSE Physics and Combined Science (8463 / 8464)
This FREE, fully editable lesson introduces the P6.1 Density Required Practical from the AQA specification.
Students learn how to measure the density of regular and irregular solids and liquids using the core equation:
density = mass ÷ volume
Clear step-by-step guidance, worked examples and exam-style evaluation tasks make this ideal as the first required practical in the Particle Model of Matter topic or as focused revision for Paper 1.
Includes FREE AI long-answer feedback – students can submit extended-response answers online and receive instant, AQA-aligned WWW/EBI feedback to improve:
• Scientific reasoning
• Structure and evaluation skills
• Accuracy of calculations and terminology
What’s Included
• Fully editable PowerPoint with clear practical method and diagrams
• Printable worksheet with data-collection tables and model answers (Foundation → Higher)
• Calculation and graphing tasks with mark-scheme-style support
• Retrieval starter and plenary quiz
• AfL checkpoints embedded throughout
• Differentiated challenge activities
• Comprehensive teacher answer key
• Optional AI long-answer feedback integration guide
Topics Covered
• Measuring mass and volume of solids and liquids
• Calculating density using the required equation
• Using displacement to determine volume of irregular objects
• Unit conversions (kg/m³ and g/cm³ where required)
• Analysing accuracy, precision and repeatability
• Evaluating sources of error and suggesting improvements
Why Teachers Use This FREE Lesson
• Free to download and ready to teach immediately
• Fully aligned with AQA GCSE Physics (8463 / 8464)
• Explicit required practical coverage
• Strong exam focus with calculation and evaluation practice
• Differentiated for Foundation and Higher tiers
• Demonstrates AI-enhanced feedback in a classroom-ready format
Perfect For
• GCSE Physics and Combined Science – Paper 1
• Required practical teaching
• Revision and intervention sessions
• Cover lessons
• Teachers exploring AI-supported marking
Format
PPTX slides | DOCX / PDF worksheets | Fully editable | Print-friendly
TES Keywords
AQA Physics, P6 Particle Model, Density Practical, Required Practical, Mass and Volume, Density Equation, GCSE Physics, KS4 Science, AQA 9–1, Free Physics Lesson, Physics Lesson PowerPoint, AI Marking
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