The site is divided up into 3 levels from beginner to advanced. Students help Detective Le Plant and his partners Bud and Sprout unlock the mysteries of plant life. There are six plant mysteries to solve. Students read the clues about the plant topics and then attempt to answer questions and solve the plant mystery. Topics are presented at a basic level using humor and are illustrated with graphics.
Students can complete a quiz at the end of the session to test their knowledge.
There are lots of links to more detailed information on the topics presented. The University of California-Berkeley Museum of Paleontology provides great pictures. The page presents good, basic information on ecology for kids. It discusses the problems the Earth is facing and poses solutions. This site brings you on-line field trips to destinations around the world.