Super Bowl VII

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/super-bowl-vii

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. What is the game venue?Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California
2. What is the AFC representative?Miami Dolphins
3. What made the Miami Dolphins special in Super Bowl VII?The Dolphins won every single game that season, finishing 17-0, the only team ever to do that.
4. Why was Super Bowl VII called the "Perfect Season Game"?Because the Dolphins won all 17 games, including the Super Bowl, making their season perfect.

Modern NFL History: Refers to the era of the National Football League after the AFL-NFL merger in 1970.
Defensive Player of the Year: An award given to the most outstanding defensive player in a league.
Turnover: When a team loses possession of the ball to the opposing team, often via interception or fumble.