Units of measurement by country
A number of units of measurement were used in Peru to measure length, mass, area, etc. The Metric system adopted in 1862 and has been compulsory since 1869 in Peru. (Wikipedia).
Ex: Metric Conversions Using Unit Fractions - Length
This video provides three examples of how to perform metric conversions involving length using unit fractions. Site: http://mathispower4u.com Blog: http://mathispower4u.wordpress.com
From playlist Unit Conversions: Metric Units
What is a metre: from Fizzics.org
The international base unit of length, accepted as the world wide standard, but where did it come from, who decided and how exactly is it defined.
From playlist Units of measurement
International System (SI) Units
From playlist a. Numbers and Measurement
Examples: Converting Between Metric Units
This video provides several examples of converting between different metric units of measure.
From playlist Unit Conversions: Metric Units
History of Peru and Guano, HD version
The History Guy does a deep dive into the history of Peruvian doo doo, also called "white gold." This is an HD version of the earlier episode, "History of White Gold." The History Guy uses images that are in the Public Domain. As photographs of actual events are often not available, I w
From playlist History without War
Compare Metric Units using Metric Conversions (Unit Fractions)
This video explains how to compare quantities in metric units by perform conversions using unit fractions. http://mathispower4u.com
From playlist Unit Conversions: Metric Units
Cocaine White Gold (Full Episode) | Drugs, Inc.
More than 4 million regular users of cocaine in the United States make it worth more than gold; from a Peruvian farm crop to a product of the Sinaloa Cartel; a celebrity dealer who supplies the red carpet; a hot pursuit of drug planes. Watch more Drugs, Inc. now on Hulu: https://www.hulu.
From playlist Full Episodes | National Geographic
Introduction to standard deviation, IQR [Inter-Quartile Range], and range
From playlist Unit 1: Descriptive Statistics
This video explains how to convert to different metric units of measure for length, capacity, and mass. http://mathispower4u.wordpress.com/
From playlist Unit Conversions: Metric Units
How Aspirin Changed Medicine Forever
Aspirin isn't just an old medicine cabinet stand-by, it's one of the oldest medicines we humans learned how to make ourselves. And our research into aspirin did more than just make it better at relieving pain, it opened the door to whole new disciplines of scientific research! Hosted by:
From playlist Chemistry
Ex: Measure Lengths in Centimeters - Decimal Notation and Mixed Numbers
This video explains how to measure length in centimeters and also makes the connection between decimal notation and mixed numbers. Site: http://mathispower4u.com
From playlist Introduction to Fractions
Unit 9 - corrective policy part 1
From playlist Courses and Series
Household Measurements and Conversions
This lesson defines the basic household measurement units and then provides several conversions between units using proportions. Site: http://mathispower4u.com
From playlist Unit Conversions: American or Standard Units
Cocaine (Full Episode) | Trafficked with Mariana Van Zeller
Mariana retraces one of the world’s most intractable smuggling routes, following cocaine’s path from a remote Peruvian valley through Colombia’s Caribbean coast, all the way to the streets of Miami. Despite the decades-long U.S. war on drugs, cocaine production is at an all-time high, and
From playlist Full Episodes | National Geographic
From playlist Courses and Series
Cradle of Gold: The Story of Hiram Bingham and Machu Picchu | National Geographic
Historian Christopher Heaney relates the story of Hiram Bingham, who stepped into the astounding ruins of Machu Picchu, the lost city of the Incas, 100 years ago. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world's premium destination f
From playlist Documentaries
Culture Heroes: Fredrik Hiebert | Nat Geo Live
From Afghanistan to Peru, National Geographic Archaeology Fellow Fredrik Hiebert shares his enthusiasm for protecting cultural heritage by helping to repatriate looted artifacts. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe ➡ Get More Nat Geo Live: http://bit.ly/MoreNatGeoLive About Nat Geo
From playlist National Geographic Live!: Season 7
These Very Strange Skeletons Could Provide Clues About Machu Picchu
Unearthed | Tuesdays at 10/9c Skeletons with peculiar abnormalities could provide clues about why Machu Picchu was built. Full Episodes Streaming FREE on SCI GO: https://www.sciencechannelgo.com/unearthed/ More Unearthed! http://www.sciencechannel.com/tv-shows/unearthed/ Subscribe to Sci
From playlist Unearthed
Seafood and Survival | Nat Geo Live
National Geographic Fellow and acclaimed chef Barton Seaver wants to restore our ties to the natural world — through dinner. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe ➡ Get More Nat Geo Live: http://bit.ly/MoreNatGeoLive About Nat Geo Live (National Geographic Live): Thought-provoking pr
From playlist National Geographic Live!: Season 1
Physics CH 0.5: Standard Units (5 of 41) Standard Units in Mechanics
Visit http://ilectureonline.com for more math and science lectures! In this video I will explain and derive standard units in mechanics of area, volume, force, pressure, work, power, momentum, impulse. Next video in this series can be found at: https://youtu.be/FNs_-Z1gHxU
From playlist Michel van Biezen: Physics Mechanics 1: Introduction, Standard Units, and Vectors