To all of the creative home school moms out there. In need of some help!!?

[amyhubb3]

I started home schooling my 7th grade daughter after Christmas break for safety reasons. She has always been a straight A student. I did the research, found a great homeschool book store, bought the curriculum but I am the most boring teacher alive. I cannot think of anything to keep her interest. I bought Saxon math and that is pretty self explanatory, but as far as Social Studies and Science I cannot find anything creative to do with her. She loves science and I do not want her to lose interest. I have multiple language arts and poetry workbooks that she seems to like.
If anyone could give me ideas I would appreciate it. I could use some ideas on how you schedule your days, and "field trips" you take and why. I have an 11 year old in public school, and a 3 year old at home so I have to factor that in as well. Thank you for any help!!
thank you for all the great ideas,
and as far as her experiences mirroring those of real life...
I have yet to have food thrown at me daily while I try to eat my lunch. I have yet to have a bathroom stall kicked in while I am using it, I have yet to have a group of large "goth style" girls verbally abuse me in the locker room at the Y. If that is what "real life" is, then I pass.