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Amaya, Clara, Leigh Ann, and Madi (in order of rapping...):

Gradualism v. Punctuated Equilibrium: The Rap Battle:

(Improved intro...)

(Amaya): G to the R to the A to the D, U to the A to the L to the ISM! This is the story of how things evolved from apes to humans and all those shisms! (Interpretive Dance- slowly taking off the monkey suit)

Punctuated Equilibrium- Verse 1 (Clara): Those gradualists think everything is slow But punctuated equilibrium in how species really grow All it takes is a few individuals with a mutation And then there’s causation for a whole new nation With lots of tiny changes over time And then a sudden change that makes the species climb The changes aren’t slow or consistent Real evolution has sporadic change to assist it Think you’re so cool because gradualism came first But how do you explain the missing fossils that dispersed?

Gradualism- verse 2 (Leigh Ann): Your proof that evolution is in quick jumps Is based on your fossil record’s inconsistent bumps. Just 'cuz you can’t see ‘um, transition species developed During some periods of time, their fossils just weren’t enveloped And preserved for us to study a million years later. If there were so many disasters we’d see a ton of craters!!!

Madi's Verse I'm here to tell you how its done How species change in evolution Most of the time, we do not change Here in stasis we stay the same In rare and rapid times we split Now two distinct species we are elgit Yo this process is called cladogenesiz How can you believe in Gradualism, this shit's tha biz In the year of 1972 Homies Eldredge and Gould got a clue Respect to Mayer, with geographic speciation Holes in their theory show big changes across single generations

(Amaya)

So what? There are gaps in your records and your evidence is lacking Maybe you would find something if you dug more and stopped slacking Your digging abilities suck, and so does your theory Quit pretending already and stop acting cheery Let’s be honest, your “belief” in punctuated equilibrium is to cover up your laziness Stop whining, pick up a shovel, and stop all your craziness!

(Decide that both theories are plausible and that there isn't enough evidence to support either theory) Then show the slideshow for a recap of info