Jerry Sandusky

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Jerry Sandusky born?January 26, 1944
2. What is the coaching tenure at penn state?1969-1999
3. What is the founded the second mile?1977
4. Who was Jerry Sandusky?Jerry Sandusky was a football coach at Penn State and also started a charity to help children.
5. When did Jerry Sandusky coach at Penn State?He worked as an assistant coach and defensive coordinator from 1969 until 1999.

Defensive Coordinator: The coach responsible for planning and directing a team's defensive plays.
Underprivileged Youth: Young people who lack the basic resources and opportunities of others.
At-Risk Youth: Young people who are more likely to experience negative outcomes due to various factors.
Convicted: Formally declared guilty of a crime after a trial.