AQA GCSE Physics P7 Radioactivity – FULL UNIT (2026 Update)

Triple & Combined Science | Fully Editable | Includes AI Long-Answer Feedback

Teach the entire P7 Radioactivity (Atomic & Nuclear Physics) topic with this complete, ready-to-deliver scheme of work for AQA GCSE Physics (8463) and Combined Science Trilogy (8464).

Carefully sequenced for conceptual clarity, this bundle moves from atomic structure and nuclear radiation through half-life and medical applications, finishing with nuclear fission, fusion, and ethical issues. Every lesson includes high-quality PowerPoints, scaffolded worksheets, retrieval practice, and exam-style questions — reducing planning time while building confident, exam-ready students.

Includes FREE AI Long-Answer Marking – Students submit extended responses online and receive instant, AQA-aligned WWW/EBI feedback to improve structure, reasoning, and scientific communication.

Lessons Included (Full P7 Unit)

• P7.1 – Atoms & Radiation
• P7.2 – The Discovery of the Nucleus
• P7.3 – Changes in the Nucleus
• P7.4 – More About Alpha, Beta & Gamma Radiation
• P7.5 – Activity & Half-Life
• P7.6 – Nuclear Radiation in Medicine
• P7.7 – Nuclear Fission
• P7.8 – Nuclear Fusion
• P7.9 – Nuclear Issues

Structured for smooth progression from foundational knowledge to higher-tier reasoning.

What’s Included

• Editable PowerPoints for every lesson (clear visuals, diagrams & worked examples)
• Printable & editable worksheets (Foundation → Higher tier)
• Exam-style questions with mark schemes and model answers
• Retrieval starters, AFL checkpoints & exit tickets
• Homework and revision quizzes (ready to print or upload)
• End-of-lesson reasoning tasks and 6-mark practice
• Comprehensive teacher answer keys

✨ Bonus: Free AI Long-Answer Marking – instant AQA-style feedback aligned to assessment objectives.

Topics Covered (P7 Radioactivity)

• Structure of the atom and the nuclear model
• Alpha, beta and gamma radiation – properties & penetration
• Nuclear equations and radioactive decay
• Activity, count rate and half-life calculations
• Detecting radiation safely (Geiger–Müller tube)
• Nuclear radiation in medicine (imaging & treatment)
• Nuclear fission and chain reactions
• Nuclear fusion and stellar energy
• Risks, safety, ethics and nuclear waste

Why Teachers Choose This Bundle

• Fully aligned to AQA specification (8463 & 8464)
• No-prep, ready-to-teach lessons
• Strong exam focus – calculations, graphs & extended reasoning
• Differentiated for Foundation and Higher tiers
• Supports both Triple and Combined Science
• Modern assessment approach with AI feedback integration
• Ideal for departmental consistency and curriculum planning

Suitable For

• GCSE Physics – Paper 1
• GCSE Combined Science Trilogy – Physics Paper 1
• Full topic delivery, revision, intervention, or catch-up lessons
• Department resource banks and long-term planning

Format

PPTX slides
DOCX / PDF worksheets & assessments
Fully editable
Print-friendly

Suggested TES Tags

AQA Physics, P7 Radioactivity, Atomic Structure, Nuclear Physics, Alpha Beta Gamma, Half Life, Nuclear Equations, Fission and Fusion, GCSE Physics, KS4 Science, AQA 9-1, Physics Bundle, AI Feedback, Self-Marking