Tired of students asking "When will I ever use this?" This comprehensive problem-based learning unit engages 6th graders in solving a REAL community crisis while mastering every component of Ohio's 6.RP.3 standards (ratios, rates, percents, and unit conversions). Students become "Garden Planning Consultants" who must analyze two potential relocation sites for a community garden, make data-driven recommendations, and present their findings—just like real-world consultants! This authentic scenario