http://www.blogthings.com/ This could be fun for journaling activity for Creative Writing, though some of the tests are inappropriate for a high school classroom.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cagxPlVqrtM Funny video on how to make an effective powerpoint. (There is at least one bad word here, but if I recall correctly, it was a “Bible” cuss word… so if you’re teaching jr/sr level kiddos, it may be ok. You decide!)
http://www.metamath.com/multiple/multiple_choice_questions.html Learning style quiz.
http://thisisindexed.com/ could be fun for prompts.
Symbolism of Flowers (I found the following list on http://teacheng.us/)
I discovered this list from the Santa Cruz Public Library. I thought it might make for some interesting discussions in conjunction with literature. Click the link above for the source.
- Amaranth – Immortality
- Anemone – Anticipation, Frailty
- Apple Blossom – Admiration
- Aspen Leaf – Fear
- Asphodel – Death, Memorial sorrow
- Bay – The poet’s crown
- Begonia – Dark thoughts.
- Blue violet – Faithfulness
- Buttercup – Wealth
- Calla – Magnificent beauty, pride
- Camelia, White – Innate worth
- Candytuft – Indifference
- Cardinal Flower – Distinction
- Chrysanthemum – Cheerfulness and optimism.
- Cornflower – Delicacy
- Cowslip – Youthful Beauty
- Crocus – Good cheer
- Cyclamen – Diffidence
- Cypress – Mourning
- Daffodil – Unrequited love
- Daisy – Fidelity and innocence; simplicity
- Dandelion – multiple meanings: grief and bitterness; symbol of the sun; symbol of coquetry; used by Flemish and German painters to symbolize the suffering of Christ.
- Everlastings – Unfading love
- Fern – Sincerity
- Fir Tree – Time
- Forget-me-not – True love; Friendship and fidelity as well as remembrance.
- Four-leafed Clover – Good luck
- Foxglove – Insincerity
- Gentian – Virgin pride
- Geranium – Gentility
- Goldenrod – Encouragement
- Heather – Loneliness
- Heather, White – Good fortune
- Heliotrope – Devotion
- Hepatica – Anger
- Hollyhock – Ambition
- Honeysuckle – Friendship
- Hyacinth – Sorrow
- Ivy – Truthfulness, Wedded love
- Larkspur – Lightness, laughter
- Laurel – Fame
- Lavender – Purity; Silence
- Lilac – Fastidiousness
- Lily, White – Purity
- Lotus – Forgetfulness, estranged love
- Lunaria – Prosperity, honesty
- Marigolds – Happiness
- Marjoram and Lily of the valley – Love; purity;happiness
- Morning Glory – Symbol of the transience of man’s life.
- Myrtle – Beauty’s crown, wedded love
- Narcissus – Vanity
- Oak Leaf – Patriotism, Hospitality
- Olive Branch – Peace
- Orange Blossom – Marriage
- Oxalis – Pangs of regret
- Palm Leaf – Victory
- Pansy – Symbol of the loved one, memories, loving thoughts and souvenirs.
- Phlox – Symbol of sweet dreams and implies a proposal of marriage.
- Pink Carnation – I’ll never forget you.
- Poppy, White – Oblivion
- Primrose – Youth
- Red Carnation – I’m carrying a torch for you.
- Rose – Love
- Rosebuds – Pure and lovely
- Rosemary – Rememberance
- Sage – Domestic bliss
- Shamrock – Loyalty
- Snowdrop – Friend in Need
- Sting Nettle – Slander
- Sweet William – Gallantry
- Thyme – Courage, energy
- Tulip – in Persia the tulip is the symbol of love
- Violet – Modesty
- Water Lily – Purity of heart
