“Trending” can mean a few things:
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Topics currently in the news or recent scientific breakthroughs
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Curriculum topics that students find difficult or are high-weightage in exams
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Social / challenge formats (fun puzzles, “math magic,” trick problems)
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Seasonal / event-based (e.g. national science day, Pi Day, etc.)
B. Science / technology news, popular science sources
To keep content fresh, you can tie curriculum topics to real-world science news. This helps you stand out and also builds relevance.
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Science news websites / magazines / journals
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Sites like Nature, Science Daily, IndiaBioscience often highlight latest discoveries, research, breakthroughs. For instance, IndiaBioscience has pieces on “sterile hybrids in nature” etc. (IndiaBioscience)
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General science news sections in mainstream media (Times of India, The Hindu’s science section) — these provide simple stories you can adapt. (The Times of India)
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Popular science blogs / magazines — these help you get interesting anecdotes, analogies, visuals.
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Emerging tech / trending scientific fields
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Fields like AI / data science, quantum computing, biotechnology, nanotechnology, renewable energy, space missions. For example, one article lists top science areas for 2025: gene editing, quantum computing, etc. (Jagranjosh.com)
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For math, you can connect to data analytics, cryptography, algorithms, machine learning. (E.g. data-science topics list) (admissionindia.net)
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Science publications / press releases from institutes in India
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Indian research institutes (IISc, IITs, CSIR labs) often publish new findings. E.g. IISc Bengaluru method to control nanobots in a swarm — that’s a hook you can use in a reel about “how we control robots at nano scale.” (The Times of India)
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Government / defense / space agencies (ISRO, DRDO) often have mission updates, satellite launches, etc. These are gold mines for tying curriculum topics to real applications.
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Science communication platforms / podcasts / YouTube channels
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Follow science communicators in India and globally in YouTube / Instagram / podcasts. Note what topics get high engagement.
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You can repurpose / comment / build upon their content (always credit / give your twist).
C. Social / challenge / puzzle formats
Creating “viral” engagement is easier if you package content in puzzles, challenges, or surprising mathematical “tricks.”
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Math puzzles / “brain teasers” / magic tricks
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Example: “Guess the number trick,” “magic squares,” “visual proof of Pythagoras,” “number trick that seems magical but is just arithmetic.”
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Use trending audio / meme format and overlay a puzzle that viewers will pause to think.
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“Myth busting / misconceptions”
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E.g. “You always think the sum of two odd numbers is even — but in modular arithmetic modulo 4, here’s a twist.”
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Common student mistakes: “Why many students misapply formulas in geometry / algebra — here’s a short reel to correct that.”
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“Real world” tie-ins / applications
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Show how math is used behind the scenes — e.g. in building a bridge (geometry), in biorhythms (trigonometry), in voting (statistics), in encryption (number theory).
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E.g. when a new space mission is in the news, do a reel: “How geometry & physics worked behind that.”
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Series / themed reels
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“Topic of the week” or “Mystery Monday (a math puzzle), Science Sunday (a fun fact).”
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“30-day challenge: Solve one geometry problem a day with me” or “Science fact series.”
3. High-weight CBSE 10 Maths topics
According to recent coverage, some high-scoring topics are in Algebra (polynomials, quadratic equations), Geometry, Trigonometry. (ALLEN Overseas)
For instance:
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Relationship between zeros and coefficients of quadratic polynomials
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Graphical vs algebraic solutions of pair of linear equations
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Coordinate geometry: distance formula, section formula
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Trigonometric identities & their simple proofs
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Mensuration (volumes / surface areas) using clever shortcuts
A reel idea: “Three quick tricks to factor tricky quadratics” or “Distance formula in coordinate geometry — intuitive proof in 60 seconds.”
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Math in computing / data
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Basics of algorithms, recursion, discrete math — “why doctors use statistics,” “how Netflix recommends you movies (linear algebra idea).”
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Encryption / modular arithmetic / prime numbers — connect to coding or cybersecurity.
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Graph theory / networks (short videos on what is a graph, shortest path) — you can simplify for school students.
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Puzzles / fun number theory
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Patterns in numbers, magic squares, Fibonacci, Pascal’s triangle, interesting combinatorial puzzles.
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“Why is 0.999... = 1?” — many students get confused; you can do a short visual proof.
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Connections to advanced / real math
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E.g. connect to calculus intuition (slope = derivative), talk about fractals, chaos theory in simple terms, etc.
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Even if those aren’t in syllabus, they build curiosity.
Physics / Chemistry / General Science
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For physics: new discoveries in astrophysics, particle physics, gravitational waves, nanotechnology
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For chemistry: novel materials, green chemistry, battery tech, polymers, catalysis
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For general science: space missions, renewable energy, climate, quantum computing, AI in life sciences
Example: tie today’s news about IISc nanobot control to a reel: “How do we steer nanobots individually? Nano-physics in action.” (The Times of India)
Or when a space mission is in media, make a reel: “Physics behind rocket launches — simplified.”
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Trending / “hot fields” for students to know
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AI, data science, biotechnology, quantum computing — you can make “intro to” reels, “why students should care” reels. E.g. top courses for science students now include quantum computing, AI. (www.ndtv.com)
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Renewable / green tech, climate science, biotechnology — many students and parents are interested in future careers here.
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Simple home science experiments (safe ones) that illustrate a concept
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Quick demos: e.g. surface tension, refraction, electrostatics, chemical reactions — these visually appeal and get high engagement.
4. Workflow for idea-to-reel (practical steps)
Here’s a recommended workflow so you always have a pipeline of ideas:
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Weekly scan
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Once or twice a week, spend ~30 minutes browsing science news, curriculum notifications, student forums, and coaching sites.
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Maintain a “content ideas bank” (spreadsheet / notes) with topic title, hook, syllabus link, source.
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Prioritize & shortlist
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From the bank, pick 2–3 topics per week: one tied to syllabus (exam helpful), one “wow / curiosity / trending science,” one a puzzle / fun fact.
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Design the hook
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First 3–5 seconds: a question, surprise, or challenge to grab attention.
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For example: “Did you know you can solve quadratic equations in 10 seconds? Here’s how.” Or “This organism can edit its own genes — and here’s how CRISPR works (in 45 s).”
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Script & visuals
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Write a micro-script (keeping it short)
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Figure out a visual — whiteboard, digital animation, overlay, experiment clip
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Use clear, crisp analogies or visuals, minimal text, clear voiceover.
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Shoot / animate / record
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Use tools like phone + tripod, or simple animation apps
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Keep transitions quick, use text overlays, emojis, zooms, fast cuts to maintain energy.
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Post, analyze, iterate
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Track engagement (views, retains, shares)
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See which types work more (puzzles vs pure theory vs demo)
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Use insights to refine next week’s content.
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Engage & repurpose
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Ask your viewers what concepts they are stuck with (polls / comments) → make reels from those requests
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Convert popular reels into longer form (YouTube), or into short PDF notes / Instagram carousels.
5. Sample reel-ideas (titles / hooks you can try)
Here are a few ready-to-go reel ideas:
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“Solve any quadratic with this trick (in 30 s)”
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“Why 0.999… = 1 — quick proof with visuals”
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“The simplest proof of the Pythagorean theorem ever” (visual animation)
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“How do nanobots move? Physics at tiny scales”
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“CRISPR gene editing: How scientists ‘cut and paste’ DNA”
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“Why is the sky blue? (light scattering in 60 s)”
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“The math behind Netflix’s recommendations (matrix magic)”
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“Easy experiment: Surface tension with pepper & soap (explain concept)”
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“Graph theory in 30 s: What’s a shortest path?”
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“What is quantum superposition? Explained simply”