AQA GCSE Physics Paper 2 – Required Practicals Bundle (5 Worksheets)

Help your GCSE Science students build confidence with extended-response exam questions using this collection of 5 scaffolded, 6-mark exam-practice worksheets covering AQA GCSE Physics Paper 2 required practical investigations.

Ideal for classroom teaching, independent revision, homework and GCSE exam preparation.

What's included?

5 required practical worksheets:

1. Force and Extension – Spring – Investigating the relationship between force and extension.
2. Acceleration – Investigating the effect of force on acceleration.
3. Waves – Ripple Tank – Investigating wave properties and wave speed in water.
4. Waves in a Solid – Investigating wave properties and wave speed in a solid medium.
5. Infrared Radiation – Leslie Cube – Investigating infrared radiation emitted by different surfaces.

Each worksheet includes:

• A 6-mark exam-style question based on a required practical investigation
• Command word guidance and success criteria
• Key scientific vocabulary and helpful hints
• A scaffolded fill-in-the-gaps activity with a word bank
• A model answer to support self-assessment and exam technique
• Printable PDF and editable PowerPoint versions

What skills will students develop?

• Describing practical methods clearly and logically
• Identifying independent, dependent and control variables
• Explaining how to collect accurate and reliable results
• Using appropriate scientific terminology
• Applying scientific knowledge to practical investigations
• Structuring extended-response answers to access higher marks

Who is this resource for?

Suitable for AQA GCSE Physics and Combined Science students, including those who need additional support with 6-mark questions.