Connecting Bus Transfers in a City Model – full-color hidden picture puzzle with 12 objects to find
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School Activities

Connecting Bus Transfers in a City Model

Use this printable hidden picture for a School Activities search-and-find activity for ages 13–15. Find 12 hidden objects, including Route strip, Transfer platform and City atlas. Difficulty: hard (L4). Includes Color / Line art / Answer key. Use Line art for coloring. Check your finds with the Answer key. Browser printing can also save as PDF. Scene: Connecting Bus Transfers in a City Model.

Students gather around a city model while a teacher points to a route connection. One student lays a wide route strip along the model road beside the bus transfer platform.

Difficulty
L4
Suggested age
13–15 years
Art style
Vintage Travel Poster
Hidden objects
12
Format
Printable Color, line art & answer key
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3-page print layout: 1. Color · 2. Line art · 3. Answer key.
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Can you find them all?

  • Route strip
  • Transfer platform
  • City atlas
  • Spacing gauge
  • Legend board
  • Clear tile
  • Tape dispenser
  • Soft brush
  • Sponge
  • Paperweight
  • Bone folder
  • Twine ball

A little about this puzzle

Students gather around a city model while a teacher points to a route connection. One student lays a wide route strip along the model road beside the bus transfer platform. A planning table, rear cabinet and discussion bench hold the remaining objects. Twelve object clues appear in two rows.

Make it your own

Search on your own, compare discoveries with a partner, or color the line art after finding the objects. Keep the Answer key separate until you are ready to check.

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School Activities words to spot and say

Read the 12 object names together before searching. Say each word, look at its shape, and then find the matching object in the scene.

Object words and observation prompts for this puzzle
WordMeaning or search cueSay it
Route stripFind the object named Route strip. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Route strip aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
Transfer platformFind the object named Transfer platform. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Transfer platform aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
City atlasFind the object named City atlas. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say City atlas aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
Spacing gaugeFind the object named Spacing gauge. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Spacing gauge aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
Legend boardFind the object named Legend board. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Legend board aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
Clear tileFind the object named Clear tile. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Clear tile aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
Tape dispenserFind the object named Tape dispenser. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Tape dispenser aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
Soft brushFind the object named Soft brush. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Soft brush aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
SpongeFind the object named Sponge. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Sponge aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
PaperweightFind the object named Paperweight. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Paperweight aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
Bone folderFind the object named Bone folder. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Bone folder aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
Twine ballFind the object named Twine ball. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Twine ball aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?

Write a short list of the object names, or describe one find while a partner guesses the word. Then return to the picture and look for the next object. See the how-to-play guide for more ways to use the pages.

Printing tips for this puzzle

What is in the three pages?
Page 1 is Color for a picture search, page 2 is Line art for finding and coloring, and page 3 is the Answer key. Switching the preview above does not change this three-page print layout.
Paper size and fit
The print layout uses Letter paper (8.5 × 11 inches) with space around the artwork. For A4, choose Fit to page and check the print preview so every border stays visible. Turn off browser headers and footers to avoid extra dates and URLs.
Print only the page you need
Choose page 2 in the print dialog to print just the Line art. Use it as a coloring sheet or an ink-friendly search page. Choose page 1 for Color, or page 3 for a separate Answer key.
Keep the answer separate
Leave the Answer key on screen until you finish, or print page 3 separately. For a group activity, use individual search pages so everyone can mark their own discoveries at their own pace.
Save a copy from your browser
After the three images finish loading, choose Print and select your printer or Save as PDF. Check the selected page numbers before saving. Personal, family and your own classroom or group use follow the site terms.

Questions about this puzzle

How many objects are hidden in this puzzle?

There are 12 objects to find: Route strip, Transfer platform, City atlas, Spacing gauge, Legend board, Clear tile, Tape dispenser, Soft brush, Sponge, Paperweight, Bone folder, Twine ball. Use the separate Answer key when you are ready to check their locations.

What age is this puzzle for?

The suggested age is 13–15 years. Ages and difficulty are guides: choose a version that feels comfortable, and work together if helpful.

Can I print only the line art page?

Yes. Choose page 2 in the three-page print dialog. Line art can be used on its own for finding and coloring. Page 1 is Color and page 3 is the Answer key.

Do I need an account to print?

No sign-up is needed to print this free set. Open Print / Save as PDF, wait for the three pages to load, and choose your printer or Save as PDF.

Can I use this in a classroom or co-op?

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