Physics & Combined Science | Complete Unit | Fully Editable | Exam-Focused

Deliver the entire P5 – Electricity in the Home topic for AQA GCSE Physics (8463) and Combined Science Trilogy (8464) with this complete, fully editable scheme of work, updated for 2026.

Every lesson, worksheet and practical is ready to teach, designed to help students master mains electricity, power, efficiency and domestic safety through clear explanations, retrieval practice and exam-style assessment. The unit builds strong calculation skills, conceptual understanding and structured exam technique.

Includes FREE AI Long-Answer Feedback – students can submit extended-response answers online and receive instant, AQA-aligned feedback to improve 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:

• Fully editable PowerPoints for every lesson (dual-coded diagrams, worked examples and visuals)
• Printable and editable worksheets (Foundation → Higher tier)
• Exam-style questions with mark schemes and model answers
• Retrieval starters, AFL checkpoints and exit tickets
• Homework and revision quizzes (ready to print or upload)
• Required practical links (plug wiring, power and energy transfer investigations)
• Comprehensive teacher answer keys
• BONUS: Free AI long-answer feedback aligned to AQA marking 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 and the earth wire
• Power, potential difference, current and energy equations
• Domestic energy use, appliances and efficiency
• Reducing energy losses and improving circuit safety
• Links to the National Grid and energy transfer

Why Teachers Choose This Bundle:

• Fully aligned with AQA GCSE Physics (8463 / 8464)
• Updated for 2026 specification requirements
• Complete unit coverage — no additional planning required
• Strong focus on calculations, equations and exam technique
• Differentiated for Foundation and Higher tiers
• Built-in misconception checks and structured reasoning tasks
• Ideal for full unit delivery, revision or departmental standardisation

Suitable For:

• GCSE Physics (8463)
• GCSE Combined Science: Trilogy (8464)
• Paper 2 – Electricity
• Classroom teaching, revision or cover lessons
• Long-term department planning

Format:

PPTX slides | Editable worksheets (DOCX / PDF) | Required practical guidance | Assessments | Fully editable | Print-friendly | Instant download

Specification & Tiers:

AQA GCSE Physics (8463)
AQA GCSE Combined Science: Trilogy (8464)
Suitable for Foundation and Higher tiers (clearly signposted)