Modern aspects of science. Environmental skills as a component of the ecological culture of the future teacher of geography

The main responsibility for the formation of the ecological culture of the younger generation lies with the school. One of the most important tasks of a modern school is to increase the ecological knowledge of students, equip them with the skills of competent use of natural resources, education of a high ecological culture of behavior.
Teachers are entrusted with the social function of educating such a generation, which should ensure the safe existence of man on Earth. The teacher has a serious task, by all means and ways to cultivate a responsible attitude students to the natural environment. However, this is possible only if the teacher is competent in environmental education and upbringing, as well as has the knowledge and skills to work with students. In this regard there is a need for environmental education of pedagogical students