A highly engaging and visual KS3/GCSE Physics lesson and worksheet designed for AQA Combined Science / Trilogy and upper KS3 Science.

This resource helps students develop a clear understanding of:

Gravity
Weight
Mass
Gravitational field strength
Weight calculations
Newton meters
Planet comparisons
Real-world applications of gravity

Students investigate the difference between mass and weight through practical activities using Newton meters/scales and apply their understanding by calculating weight on different planets.

The lesson includes:

Practical measurement activities
Real-world space contexts
Calculation practice
Planet comparison tasks
GCSE-style exam questions
AFL checkpoints
Data interpretation opportunities

Perfect for:

KS3 Science
GCSE Physics
Forces topic teaching
Retrieval practice
Cover lessons
Interactive group work
Physics revision
Practical science lessons

The resource is highly visual, curriculum-aligned, and designed to improve both conceptual understanding and calculation confidence.

Included in This Resource
25-slide editable PowerPoint
Accompanying student worksheet
Retrieval starter activities
Weight calculation practice
Planet comparison tasks
Newton meter practical activities
AFL checkpoints
GCSE exam questions
Challenge/stretch tasks
Real-world gravity examples
Data interpretation activities
Topics Covered
Gravity
Weight
Mass
Gravitational field strength
Weight calculations
Newton meters
Forces
Planet comparisons
Space and gravity
Weight on different planets

KS3 Science
KS3 Physics
GCSE Physics
Gravity
Weight
Mass
Forces
AQA Physics
Combined Science
Newton Meters
Gravitational Field Strength
Physics Calculations
Space Physics
Science Lesson
Teaching Resources