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Great resources with research on middle level education from AMLE (formerly NMSA)

Abundance of resources about multigenre research projects

Thorough post by Beth Holland about expanding research into inquiry, including have students develop essential questions rather than a topic-based process. Includes several useful links and resources

Links to different graphic novels created to teach research skills

Detailed guide outlining each step of the research process.

Texas page incorporating several research sites for students

These questions deal with everyday phenomena that we often take for granted, but each can be explained scientifically. Everyday Mysteries will help you get the answers to these and many other of life's most interesting questions through scientific inquiry. In addition, we will introduce you to the Library of Congress' rich collections in science and technology. All of the questions presented on this Web site were asked by researchers and answered by librarians from the Library's Science Reference Services.

Great livebinder that explains how search should go beyond google.  Gives other research tools and explanations.

Does a nice job of summarizing brain research and how to apply it

This is a great MentorMob site that currently includes a dozen sites for students to use for research.

Announcement and links to tutorials: both a video and a slide presentation to help teach web research skills

Lots of good suggestions.

includes tutorials

Video and text version of several search and research strategies

The What Works Clearinghouse attempts to collect current education research.

Great explanation by Richard Byrne. What is true research, and why students should go beyond simple searches and use databases.

If you have students who love dinosaurs, or are researching them, this is a great curated list.

Detailed article from Alfie Kohn, complete with many suggestions and examples. Includes bibliography and links to research.