Currently, the frequent occurrence of environmental problems in the world requires that humanity be ecologically educated and cultured. Despite the wide variety of methods of teaching natural sciences, the environmental literacy of the younger generation is at a low level. From this point of view, the article examines the features of the formation of the ecological culture of high school students, special attention is paid to research work. During the research work with students, new innovative teaching methods using ICT, problem-based learning technology, questionnaire method and mathematical analysis method were used. In order to improve the environmental education of students in the IT school Lyceum №. 23 named after Tashenov, Turkestan, a "circle of young biologists" was organized for students of grades 10 "B". In the course of the study, a lecture was held on the basis of the formation of theoretical knowledge, the readiness of students for practical research work was strengthened. According to the plan of the circle "Botanical corner - the beauty of the class!" together with the students, types of indoor plants and suitable soil for planting, a sketch of a Botanical corner were selected and grown. As a result of the last survey conducted, it was found that students have an increased level of environmental knowledge and culture and show interest in the research carried out at the school. The experience gained in the course of improving the level of environmental literacy increased the contact of students with the environment and formed research skills.