Online treasure hunts aren't just fun, they also give you a chance to sharpen your internet research skills.

When writing my weekly education column for Tech & U, the technology pullout for the Malaysian national daily The New Straits Times this week, I realized there are relatively few online treasure hunts around. Also, I couldn't find any that focussed on the upcoming Year of the Boar.

I've written 2 treasure hunts that will (hopefully) appeal to everyone celebrating Chinese New Year. If this proves a popular page, I will be adding new challenges on a regular basis; probably at the rate of once a month.

If you haven't a lot of online research experience, start by reading our free guides: Introducing Search Engines and Using Search Engines.

Then test your skills by completing the following online treasure hunts.

The Kids Chinese New Year 2007 Online Treasure Hunt.
The Big Chinese New Year 2007 Online Treasure Hunt.

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