Overview       
Members within a team each evaluate fleeces for fineness, length and yield, rank fleeces within a group and give reasons for their placing of those classes. Contestants must be very familiar with all grading standards and evaluation techniques because no measuring devices are to be used during the contest.

ASSIGNMENTS

Week 1: Jan. 8-Jan. 12
Sheep Basics Assignment

Week 2:
Jan. 15-19

Monday, January 15 – Introduction to Wool Judging Chapter 1 and Wool Judging Vocabulary Sheet (Finish Sheep Basics Assignment)
Tuesday, January 16 - Introduction to Wool Judging Chapter 2 and Wool Judging Vocabulary Sheet
Wednesday, January 17 – Practice Wool Judging Vocabulary using Quizlet
SEARCH QUIZLET: Julie_Dillard9
Thursday, January 18 - Practice Wool Judging Vocabulary using Quizlet
Friday, January 19 – Test on Wool Judging Vocabulary

Week 3:
Jan. 22-26 – Grading the Rail Part 1

Week 4:
Jan. 29-Feb. 2 – Grading the Rail Placings and Reasons & Test

Week: 5
Feb. 5-9 – Practice Grading the Rail & Official Reasons

Week. 6
Feb. 12-16 – Practice Placing Classes & Official Reasons
 

Wool Breeds Resources:

Raisingsheep.net

Classification of Wool Breeds Slideshow by Dusty Soles