BEIJING, June 23 -- China recently organized its 2023 science research educational program for teenagers, aiming to cultivate innovation and practical abilities, according to the China Association for Science and Technology (CAST).

The program was mainly designed for students in primary and junior secondary schools, encouraging them to discover and explore scientific problems in areas such as energy resources, the ecological environment and health.

Four topics -- low-carbon life, saving food, caring for your eyes, and the BeiDou navigation satellite network -- are the focuses of this year's activities, according to the CAST.

Students in the program will gain scientific knowledge, learn research methods, conduct surveys, complete reports and share their findings with others.

Schools, science museums, science popularization education bases and other off-campus educational sites are actively involved in the program.