Another simple sounding assignment that is not simple. Create a table in MySQL using phpMyAdmin. Create a php file that stores something in this table, retrieves something from this table, and updates information in this table.
But first... some Flash interfaces that I have encountered recently.
---
Wired Second Life Travel Guide
Mark Anthoney Second Life Presentation
YouTube: San Jose State University Second Life
Improbable Architectures - Giselle Beiguelman and Vera Bighetti
Turbulence.org Mixed Realities