Developing & Using Critical Comprehension

A new approach to K-5 digital literacy: teaching kids how to think, not what to think.

Meet Daniel & Friends

Over the course of kindergarten to fifth grade, Daniel the Duck and his friends will help students develop critical thinking skills. Join our feathered & furry pals on their mission to quack down on false information using DUCC’s lesson plans, videos, and online games. 

Daniel and Friends on the Playground

  • Daniel

    Daniel is DUCC’s eager-to-learn main character. He is intelligent, brave, and thoughtful. 

  • Penny

    Penny is one chill pig. She’s funny, deliberate, unique and peaceful. 

  • Ollie

    Ollie is the playful class clown. He is excited, energetic, and eager.

  • Bennie

    Bennie is a heartwarming character working on gaining more courage. She is careful, warm, and intelligent.

  • Darcy

    Darcy is Daniel’s older sister. She is protective, confident, and outspoken.

  • Frankie

    Frankie is Darcy’s best friend. Frankie is extroverted and thoughtful.

  • Miss Lisa

    Miss Lisa is the school librarian who is always there to help Daniel and his friends learn!

DUCC is coming soon!

The DUCC Curriculum is currently in development. It will have four lessons for each of 6 grades, K-5, and will include worksheets, activities, and posters. Our pilot will launch in January-February 2025 and our full public rollout will be in March 2025. For more information, download our 1-pager about the pilot or sign up to be informed when our curriculum goes live.

About DUCC

DUCC teaches K-5 students critical thinking skills through a combination of digital literacy and social-emotional learning. It includes a 24-lesson curriculum with four lesson plans per grade, four animated videos, and two online games. DUCC is non-partisan, free, and aligned to national standards for use in any K-5 classroom.