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A collection of resources that I’ve used myself to teach the entire As Physics AQA specification. Includes past paper questions, mark schemes for particular concepts. Revision mats for each unit. Units included as per the scheme of work: Mechanics, Electricity, Waves, Particles.

This is a lesson I used myself to teach the Nuclear Fusion and Fission concept of the Nuclear physics Unit - A level Physics, AQA specification. Learning objective: To understand how nuclear fusion and fission release energy through changes in binding energy, and to evaluate the practical applications, safety considerations, and environmental impact of nuclear reactions. By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: Success criteria: SC1: I can explain why both fusion and fission release energy based on changes in binding energy per nucleon. SC2: I can calculate the energy released in a nuclear reaction using mass defect or binding energy data. SC3: I can evaluate the safety measures and environmental considerations involved in nuclear power and waste disposal. Contains past paper questions that target this topic, some questions require knowledge from prior lessons. The mark scheme is also included to verify answers. Powerpoint contains 14 slides and 6 past paper questions.

This is a lesson I used myself to teach the Nuclear Instability and Nuclear Radius concept of the Nuclear physics Unit - A level Physics, AQA specification. Learning objective: Understand how the structure and size of the nucleus is determined through decay modes, closest approach, and electron scattering, and evaluate what nuclear density reveals about atomic structure. By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: Success criteria: SC1: I can describe how different types of radioactive decay restore nuclear stability based on neutron-proton imbalance. SC2: I can calculate nuclear radius using both the closest approach method and electron diffraction data. SC3: I can explain how the concept of nuclear density supports the nuclear model of the atom and highlights the small size of the nucleus relative to the whole atom. Contains past paper questions that target this topic, some questions require knowledge from prior lessons. The mark scheme is also included to verify answers. Powerpoint contains 13 slides and 6 past paper questions.

This is a lesson I used myself to teach the SI units and derivation concept of the Measurement physics Unit - A level Physics, AQA specification. Learning objective: To use SI units to prove dimensions of equations. By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: Success criteria: SC1: Recall the SI units SC2: Derive complex unit SI units. SC3: Prove equation validity using dimensions. Extending this to graphs and deriving SUVAT equations Contains past paper questions that target this topic, some questions require knowledge from prior lessons. The mark scheme is also included to verify answers. Powerpoint contains 15 slides and 4 past paper questions.

This is a lesson I used myself to teach the Radioactive Decay concept of the Nuclear physics Unit - A level Physics, AQA specification. Learning objective: To understand radioactive decay as a random, exponential process, apply decay equations and half-life relationships to solve problems, and evaluate the safe and effective use of radioactive isotopes in real-world contexts such as medical diagnosis and carbon dating. By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: Success criteria: SC1: Use and rearrange decay equations such as 𝑁=𝑁𝑜 𝑒^(−𝜆𝑡), 𝐴 = ∆𝑁/∆𝑡=−𝜆𝑁, T1/2 = (ln⁡(2))/𝜆 SC2: Analyse count-rate graphs and ln(N) vs time graphs to determine decay constants and validate exponential decay behaviour. SC3: Explain how short and long half-lives affect isotope suitability for different uses (e.g. Technetium-99 vs Carbon-14), and assess risks based on the type of radiation emitted (alpha, beta, gamma). Contains past paper questions that target this topic, some questions require knowledge from prior lessons. The mark scheme is also included to verify answers. Powerpoint contains 9 slides and 5 past paper questions.

This is a lesson I used myself to teach the Alpha beta and gamma concept of the Nuclear physics Unit - A level Physics, AQA specification. Learning objective: To investigate the properties and uses of alpha, beta, and gamma radiation, explain experimental observations including Rutherford scattering and the inverse square law, and evaluate safe handling and measurement techniques using Geiger-Muller tubes. By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: Success criteria: SC1: Describe the differences in ionisation, penetration, and deflection between alpha, beta, and gamma radiation and how these affect their practical uses. SC2: Explain how Rutherford’s scattering experiment provided evidence for the nuclear model of the atom. SC3: Apply the inverse square law to gamma radiation and evaluate how systematic errors affect measurements using a Geiger-Muller tube. Contains past paper questions that target this topic, some questions require knowledge from prior lessons. The mark scheme is also included to verify answers. Powerpoint contains 9 slides and 6 past paper questions.

This is a lesson I used myself to teach the Alternating Currents and Transformers concept of the Fields Unit - A level Physics, AQA specification. Learning objective: To explore alternating current (AC), analyse oscilloscope traces, perform RMS and power calculations, and explain the structure, function, and efficiency of transformers. By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: Success criteria: SC1: Interpret oscilloscope traces to determine key features of AC signals, including peak voltage, time period, and frequency. SC2: Use formulae to calculate RMS current, RMS voltage, and power in resistive AC circuits. SC3: Describe the structure and function of transformers, including how voltage and current change, and evaluate methods used to improve transformer efficiency. Contains past paper questions that target this topic, some questions require knowledge from prior lessons. The mark scheme is also included to verify answers. Powerpoint contains 9 slides and 7 past paper questions.

This is a lesson I used myself to teach the Electromagnetic Induction concept of the Fields Unit - A level Physics, AQA specification. Learning objective: To understand how electromagnetic induction occurs, apply Faraday’s and Lenz’s Laws, and investigate how changing magnetic flux through a coil induces an electromotive force (EMF). By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: Success criteria: SC1: Describe how a changing magnetic field induces a current in a conductor (Faraday’s Law). SC2: Explain how Lenz’s Law ensures energy is conserved in induced current direction. SC3: Apply the equation for magnetic flux linkage Φ=BANcosθ and interpret flux linkage and emf-time graphs. Contains past paper questions that target this topic, some questions require knowledge from prior lessons. The mark scheme is also included to verify answers. Powerpoint contains 13 slides and 8 past paper questions.

This is a lesson I used myself to teach the Magnetic Fields concept of the Fields Unit - A level Physics, AQA specification. Learning objective: To investigate the relationship between current and magnetic force on a wire, and use experimental results to determine the magnetic flux density of a uniform magnetic field. By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: Success criteria: SC1: Describe how a current-carrying wire placed in a magnetic field experiences a force, and explain this using Newton’s third law and Fleming’s left-hand rule. SC2: Accurately collect and record data for mass change as a function of current, and convert this into force. SC3: Use the relationship F=BIL and the measured gradient (kg/A) to calculate the magnetic flux density B. Contains past paper questions that target this topic, some questions require knowledge from prior lessons. The mark scheme is also included to verify answers. Powerpoint contains 15 slides and 5 past paper questions.

This is a lesson I used myself to teach the Capacitor Charging and Discharging concept of the Fields Unit - A level Physics, AQA specification. Learning objective: To investigate and describe how capacitors charge and discharge over time, and use experimental data to determine the time constant and capacitance of a circuit. By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: Success criteria: SC1: Identify the role of each component in a capacitor charging/discharging circuit and how the voltage changes over time. SC2: Explain how to interpret and plot ln(V) against time to find the time constant of a circuit. SC3: Calculate capacitance using gradients from discharge graphs and apply the exponential decay equation correctly. Contains past paper questions that target this topic, some questions require knowledge from prior lessons. The mark scheme is also included to verify answers. Powerpoint contains 11 slides and 5 past paper questions.

This is a lesson I used myself to teach the Capacitance concept of the Fields Unit - A level Physics, AQA specification. Learning objective: To describe how capacitors store energy and apply the formula for energy stored using the relationship between voltage, charge, and capacitance. By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: Success criteria: SC1: State how the shape of a voltage–charge graph relates to energy stored in a capacitor. SC2: Use 𝐸=1/2 𝑄𝑉=1/2 𝐶𝑉2=1/2 𝑄2/𝐶 to calculate energy stored. SC3: Explain how inserting a dielectric affects stored energy when the capacitor remains connected to a battery. Contains past paper questions that target this topic, some questions require knowledge from prior lessons. The mark scheme is also included to verify answers. Powerpoint contains 7 slides and 7 past paper questions.

This is a lesson I used myself to teach the Electrical Potential concept of the Fields Unit - A level Physics, AQA specification. Learning objective: To describe and apply the concept of electric potential, including how to calculate it, interpret electric potential graphs, and determine the work done on a charge in an electric field. By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: Success criteria: SC1: Calculate the electric potential at a point due to a point charge using V=kQ/r SC2: Use graphs of electric potential and force to interpret changes in field strength and energy SC3: Apply ΔW=qΔ to determine the work done in moving a charge through a potential difference Contains past paper questions that target this topic, some questions require knowledge from prior lessons. The mark scheme is also included to verify answers. Powerpoint contains 9 slides and 5 past paper questions.

This is a lesson I used myself to teach the Electric Fields concept of the Fields Unit - A level Physics, AQA specification. Learning objective: To explain the motion of charged particles in a uniform electric field and predict their trajectories based on charge and field direction. By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: Success criteria: SC1: Describe how electric fields affect the motion of positive and negative charges. SC2: Use vector reasoning to determine the direction of force and resulting path of a charged particle. SC3: Apply the relationship F = Eq to solve problems involving charged particles in uniform electric fields. Contains past paper questions that target this topic, some questions require knowledge from prior lessons. The mark scheme is also included to verify answers. Powerpoint contains 9 slides and 13 past paper questions.

This is a lesson I used myself to teach the Orbits and satellites concept of the Fields Unit - A level Physics, AQA specification. Learning objective: To describe and apply the physics of orbital motion and satellite energy, including the principles behind gravitational and centripetal forces, escape velocity, and types of satellite orbits. By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: Success criteria: SC1: Identify the conditions for stable circular orbits and relate centripetal force to gravitational force. SC2: Calculate and explain changes in energy and speed as orbital radius varies, including escape velocity. SC3: Compare and evaluate different types of satellite orbits (geostationary, geosynchronous, polar) and their real-world applications. Contains past paper questions that target this topic, some questions require knowledge from prior lessons. The mark scheme is also included to verify answers. Powerpoint contains 7 slides and 6 past paper questions.

This is a lesson I used myself to teach the Gravitational potential concept of the Fields Unit - A level Physics, AQA specification. Learning objective: To calculate and interpret changes in gravitational potential and gravitational potential energy in radial gravitational fields. By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: Success criteria: SC1: State why gravitational potential is always negative and how it is defined relative to infinity. SC2: Calculate gravitational potential and potential energy changes using appropriate equations. SC3: Explain how equipotential lines relate to gravitational field strength and energy changes. Contains past paper questions that target this topic, some questions require knowledge from prior lessons. The mark scheme is also included to verify answers. Powerpoint contains 9 slides and 11 past paper questions.

This is a lesson I used myself to teach the Gravitational Fields concept of the Fields Unit - A level Physics, AQA specification. Learning objective: To explain the effects of force fields with reference to gravity and evaluate factors that influence its strength. By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: Success criteria: SC1: Describe what constitutes a force field. SC2: Justify factors that influence the force of gravity experienced. SC3: Analyse how distance from the point mass influences gravitational force. Contains past paper questions that target this topic, some questions require knowledge from prior lessons. The mark scheme is also included to verify answers. Powerpoint contains 9 slides and 7 past paper questions.