Identifying and reporting sexism, public harassment and unhealthy, abusive behaviour are among issues covered in the sessions.
Online behaviour, objectification of women, consent, and healthy relationships are also being looked at.
The trial starts in three primary schools this school year, with secondary schools in the area set to join from September.
The pilot, commissioned by Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council, takes place in schools for between eight and 10 weeks and is being delivered by the charity TLC: Talk, Listen Change.
It has been developed in partnership with local safeguarding leads, teachers, parents and pupils amid concerns around a rise in sexist attitudes and harassment of girls.
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