This document provides an introduction to unit 3 on proportional relationships. It includes essential questions about solving real-life problems using proportions and the graphical representation of proportional relations. An example is given of using proportional reasoning to determine the number of buckets of water for a sand sculpture. The unit overview explains that students will analyze changes in representations of proportional relationships, including tables, equations, and graphs, to determine characteristics like a constant ratio between y- and x-coordinates. Students should have prior knowledge of graphs, tables, equations, and the coordinate plane. Key vocabulary is defined.