science
This would be the scientific method.
Science is a way of learning about the natural world
No "science" is "a way of learning about the natural world by gathering information" Engineering is designing and making things.
Science.
way of learning about the natural world
REASEARCH
Science
The scientific method is an organized way of using evidence to learn about the natural world. It involves making observations, forming hypotheses, conducting experiments, and analyzing data to draw conclusions. This method allows researchers to test and refine their ideas systematically.
A way of learning about the world.
observation
by learning how to put soap and water on that thing
Exploration.
No! I would think that is the single worst way to start learning about the natural world. The way to start is to foster curiosity. Memorizing laws and theories kills curiosity faster than heat kills Frosty. Being curious about something, then observing patterns in it, and then seeing that patterns can be formulated into ideas-- now that's not so bad.