What is Science?

Science is a very unique discipline to me because it is very intellectual class, forming hypothesis, thinking what will happen, and finding things to test. However at the same time it is very hands on. Science is not something one can fully learn by just reading in a book. It is a  class where hands on learning is so important. I believe the best way to learn in science is to actually do it yourself. I think this is what sets it apart from other disciplines where you just sit in a class and read out of a book. This makes the teacher less of an actual teacher and more of just a facilitator. They are there to spark the ideas and then let the students roll with it.