1. An appetizer is a small dish of food or drink taken before a main meal to stimulate the appetite. There are nine main classifications of appetizers including canapes, chips and dip, cocktails, finger foods, fruits and vegetables, hors d'oeuvres, petite salads, relishes and crudite. 2. The document discusses learning objectives, essential questions, and a group activity around tools for appetizer preparation and appetizer classifications. 3. Students will be grouped to make powerpoint presentations on tools for appetizer preparation and classifications of appetizers, which will be evaluated using a rubric.