Boot Camp Student Interviews

The video tutorial outlines a boot camp activity where students construct a PVC pipe frame and navigate through a web. The activity emphasizes teamwork and planning, with rules that add time penalties for mistakes. Students learn the importance of collaboration and careful planning. A debrief session allows students to reflect on their strengths and weaknesses and relate the activity to academic challenges.

What is required to construct the frame for the boot camp activity?

• Wooden planks

• PVC pipes

• Cardboard

• Metal rods

What happens if two people go through the same opening in the web?

• The opening remains open

• The team gets a bonus

• The team is disqualified

• The opening closes

What is the penalty for touching the web during the activity?

• The team gains a point

• The team loses a point

• The team has to start over

• An additional minute is added

What is one of the main goals of the boot camp activity?

• To memorize the rules

• To understand the importance of teamwork

• To improve speed

• To learn individual skills

During the debrief, what do students discuss?

• Their favorite part of the activity

• The history of boot camps

• Their strengths and weaknesses

• The materials used in the activity