The Baylands unit is a Palo Alto Unified School District unit, written by Palo Alto Teachers. An estuary is a semi-enclosed bay where fresh and salt water mix providing a unique collection of habitats. Baylands plants and animals are interdependent. They are part of a food web.
Humans can alter a habitat's balance.
Brine shrimp have unique characteristics which can be observed. They have a range of tolerance for egg hatching. Skills Observing and describing characteristics and behaviors of brine shrimp, along with other marsh plants and animals. Communicating observations through writing and discussion. Collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data.