Welcome:
Mr. John Perse
jdp@beachwoodschools.org
36th year as a teacher (25th year in Beachwood H.S.)
36 years as a college / high school football coach
1980: BA History: University of Virginia
1981: MA Government, National Security Studies, Political Philosophy: Georgetown University
1981 – 1985: Analyst: Center for Naval Analyses, Washington, D.C.
Mr. John Perse
jdp@beachwoodschools.org
36th year as a teacher (25th year in Beachwood H.S.)
36 years as a college / high school football coach
1980: BA History: University of Virginia
1981: MA Government, National Security Studies, Political Philosophy: Georgetown University
1981 – 1985: Analyst: Center for Naval Analyses, Washington, D.C.
The delay in returning to school following Winter Break will undoubtedly cause some changes in the schedule for assignments in the Government class. Please keep checking this official course website for updates. Students will know as soon as possible, given the ever-changing nature of the impact of the Covid virus, when assignments are due. Please contact me via email if you have any questions. Thank You. (Posted December 29, 2021)
The American Government course is based upon the state-mandated Social Studies curriculum, which covers various topics including an examination of the Founding Documents, which form the basis for the United States of America and how the American people govern themselves at national, state and local levels of government. Specific themes revolve around how citizens participate in a representative democracy, the specific foundations of the American government, the structures and functions of the American government, the changes in the American government, and the relationship between the government and the economy.
Specific Units include:
Unit 1: Foundations of Government Unit 6: The Executive Branch
Unit 2: Building a Government Unit 7: The Executive Branch at Work
Unit 3: The Constitution Unit 8: Political Parties, Public Opinion, and the Media
Unit 4: The Judicial Branch Unit 9: Ohio's Constitution
Unit 5: The Legislative Branch
Specific Units include:
Unit 1: Foundations of Government Unit 6: The Executive Branch
Unit 2: Building a Government Unit 7: The Executive Branch at Work
Unit 3: The Constitution Unit 8: Political Parties, Public Opinion, and the Media
Unit 4: The Judicial Branch Unit 9: Ohio's Constitution
Unit 5: The Legislative Branch
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Academy Periods: Monday and Thursday: 2:50 to 3:25. Tuesday and Friday: 7:45 to 8:20.
OPEN HOUSE POWER POINT PRESENTATION
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