The document discusses an experiment to determine what conditions are needed to activate dormant yeast. It describes placing yeast in two ziplock bags, one with water and one with water and cookies, and observing whether the yeast becomes active after being heated. The purpose is to test if yeast needs water, food, and warmth or just some of those factors to break dormancy. It outlines the procedure of adding ingredients to the bags, heating them, and analyzing whether bubbles form to see if the yeast is active.