This free Wacky Races design criteria sheet is perfect for introducing a KS1 Design and Technology vehicles project.

Children use the checklist to think carefully about what their vehicle needs to do before they design it, helping them understand the purpose of their product and begin designing with clear goals in mind.

This resource works brilliantly as part of a vehicle design unit, DT day, STEM challenge or “Wacky Races” project.

Pupils can refer back to the criteria while they design, make and evaluate their vehicles.

What’s included

• Printable design criteria sheet
• Child-friendly checklist format
• Ideal for Year 1 or Year 2

Perfect for

• KS1 Design & Technology – Mechanisms: Wheels and Axles
• Vehicle design projects
• STEM challenges
• Wacky Races themed DT days

Why it works!

✔ Helps children understand purpose and success criteria
✔ Supports design thinking in KS1
✔ Simple and easy to use in lessons
✔ Great starting point for a full vehicle project